Content Designer

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 74,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is recruiting a Content Designer for a remote, 6-month contract with extensions. You will use evidence, data and research to drive content decisions, build user-focused content across government domains and influence stakeholders.

You will contribute to content communities and apply accessibility and design standards. The role emphasizes designing for everyone, strategic alignment with team goals, and collaboration with researchers to translate findings

Qualifications

• Content management and architecture knowledge.
• Ability to document information for content lifecycle and metadata.
• Ability to organise complex information for navigation and structure.
• Familiarity with publishing tools and content management systems.
• Clear communication of problems and design decisions.
• Understanding accessibility and inclusive design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design work within the team and coordinate sessions with users and stakeholders.
• Explain design decisions using appropriate tools and methods.
• Collaborate with researchers and analysts to use evidence in design decisions.
• Apply iterative design and agile methodologies to develop concepts and prototypes.
• Contribute to development of design patterns and components.
• Ensure content meets accessibility standards and guidance.

Skills

Content management

Information architecture

Design communication

Inclusive design

Strategic design

Design facilitation

Evidence-based design

Iterative design

Leading design

Job description

*SC CLEARED*

Content Designer

6 Month contract initially + Extensions

Based: Remote working

Rate - £Market Rates p/d via Umbrella

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a number of Content Designer's on a long term program of work.

At this role level, you will be comfortable using evidence, data and research to make content decisions. Build relationships across government to focus on the needs of the user and to influence stakeholders. Contribute to and use the style guides and content patterns

Engage with and contribute to the content community

Key Skills & Experience

Content management and architecture

You can:

• document information that enables effective content life cycle management, for example metadata
• organise complex information to support understanding and navigation using existing standards and systems for structure and hierarchy
• use tools to manage and publish content, for example content management systems

Design communication

You can:

• clearly explain problems and design ideas to others
• clearly explain design decisions to others using appropriate tools and methods

Designing for everyone

You can:

• design and deliver inclusive, accessible and environmentally sustainable content or services that meet the needs of all users, working with others
• ensure your design work meets appropriate standards and guidance, for example accessibility regulations, with support

Designing strategically

You can:

• align your design work to both the goals and vision of your team and the strategic objectives of your organisation
• identify potential risks and use design to mitigate them
• identify opportunities and use design to take advantage of them
• contribute to the development of design patterns and components

Designing together

You can:

• effectively plan and run a design session with your team, users or stakeholders
• identify and engage the right people throughout the design process
• give and receive constructive design feedback

Evidence-based design

You can:

• work with researchers and analysts to draw together, analyse and clearly explain commonly available evidence relevant to users or a service, for example, web analytics data
• use evidence to inform, develop and test a design idea, with support

Iterative design

You can:

• apply iterative design principles and techniques and agile methodologies to your work
• create material to test ideas and hypotheses at an appropriate fidelity, for example mockups or drafts
• iterate and improve a design based on successive rounds of research
• use and iterate design patterns and components

Leading design

You can:

• lead and coordinate design work in your team, with support
• communicate the value of user-centred design to your team or others in your organisation
• support other designers
• work with digital and data leaders in your organisation, when needed

This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work,

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award‑winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.