Interaction Designer

Talent; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent in the UK is seeking an experienced Interaction Designer to join an agile, multidisciplinary team. You will translate complex policy and user journeys into intuitive digital and assisted-digital experiences that align with Government Design Principles and GDS standards.

The role offers a hybrid work model with 3 on-site days per week in Manchester, Leeds, or Newcastle, and a daily rate of £375 (Inside IR35) for an initial 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering user-centred interaction design within agile, multidisciplinary product teams.
• Hands-on proficiency with design and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch) and rapid prototyping workflows.
• Strong commitment to accessibility and inclusive design for assisted-digital users.
• Ability to articulate design decisions clearly and influence non-design stakeholders with evidence-based rationale.

Responsibilities

• Prototyping and Iteration: design, build, and iterate rapid interactive prototypes (from sketch to coded prototypes using the GOV.UK Prototype Kit).
• Service Architecture and Flow: map end-to-end user journeys, task models, wireframes, and interfaces across digital and non-digital touchpoints.
• User-Centred Design: work with User Researchers to observe usability testing and synthesize findings.
• Design Systems and Accessibility: implement and contribute to GOV.UK Design System; ensure WCAG 2.2 AA compliance.
• Facilitation and Alignment: lead co-design workshops and cross-functional design sessions.

Skills

Interaction design

Figma

Sketch

Accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA)

Workshop facilitation

Tools

GOV.UK Prototype Kit

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Job description

• Hybrid (3 days on-site per week in Manchester, Leeds, or Newcastle)

Job Description

• Interaction Designer
• £375 / day (Inside IR35)
• 6 months (initial)
• Hybrid (3 days on-site per week in Manchester, Leeds, or Newcastle)

We are seeking an experienced Interaction Designer to join an agile, multidisciplinary team designing accessible, user-focused public services. You will turn complex policy, user journeys, and systemic challenges into clear, intuitive digital and assisted-digital experiences that meet Government Design Principles and GDS / CDDO Service Standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prototyping and Iteration: Design, build, and iterate rapid interactive prototypes (from sketch to coded prototypes using the GOV.UK Prototype Kit) to test hypotheses and communicate solutions.
• Service Architecture and Flow: Map end-to-end user journeys, task models, wireframes, and interface designs across both digital and non-digital touchpoints.
• User-Centred Design: Work in lockstep with User Researchers to observe usability testing, synthesize research findings, and make evidence-based design iterations.
• Design Systems and Accessibility: Implement and contribute to the GOV.UK Design System, ensuring all interactions comply with WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards.
• Facilitation and Alignment: Lead co-design workshops, design crits, and cross-functional design sessions to align product managers, developers, and policy stakeholders around user needs.

Essential

• Proven experience delivering user-centred interaction design within agile, multidisciplinary product teams.
• Hands-on proficiency with design and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch) and rapid prototyping workflows.
• Strong commitment to accessibility, inclusivity, and assisted-digital user needs.
• Solid grasp of core interaction fundamentals: layout, typography, micro-copy, and systemic consistency.
• Ability to articulate design decisions clearly and influence non-design stakeholders with evidence-based rationale.
• Experience facilitating workshops and design-thinking sessions with cross-functional teams.

Desirable

• Experience working within the UK public sector and familiarity with the GDS Service Standard and GOV.UK Design System.
• Ability to prototype directly in code using HTML/CSS/JavaScript or the GOV.UK Prototype Kit.
• Understanding of technical constraints, API boundaries, and basic data models to ensure feasible designs.

£300.00 - £375.00 / day