Interaction Designer

Graphics Unlimited (Vic) Pty Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading government department as an Interaction Designer, where you'll leverage innovative design to enhance user experience in digital solutions. Collaborate with a diverse team, focusing on accessibility and user needs to drive impactful services across the UK.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Volunteering days

Discounts

Interest-free loans

Social activities

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with user-focused design and accessibility standards.
• Ability to create prototypes and present design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Create user-friendly UX/UI designs for DWP systems.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful services.

Skills

User focus

Evidence-based design

Prototyping

Communication

Accessibility

Collaboration

Job description

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Role Overview

We are seeking an Interaction Designer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. Our team uses innovative ideas and cutting-edge technology to develop digital solutions impacting nearly every person in the UK daily.

About DWP

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is the UK's largest government department, supporting millions through employment services and payments exceeding £195bn annually. Our purpose is unique, and we invite you to be part of our mission.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Needed

• User focus: Use research and analytics data to understand and meet user needs.
• Evidence-based design: Collaborate to design solutions grounded in evidence, identifying knowledge gaps.
• Prototyping: Employ various tools and techniques for prototyping.
• Communication: Effectively present work and explain design decisions, actively listening to feedback.
• Accessibility: Design with accessibility in mind, familiar with WCAG 2.1 guidelines and AA standards.
• Collaboration: Engage openly in the design process within team settings.

Your Role

As an Interaction Designer, you will drive innovation by creating user-friendly UX/UI designs that make DWP systems accessible and efficient. You will base design decisions on user data and research, creating prototypes to validate your designs. Working within agile teams, you will collaborate with researchers, developers, and other stakeholders to deliver impactful services. You will also be part of a broader DWP design community for sharing best practices and ongoing learning.

Details, Compensation, and Benefits

Location: Digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, or Sheffield.

Hybrid Working: Mix of remote and face-to-face work.

Pay: Up to £45,081 annually.

Pension: Civil service pension with employer contributions up to 28.97%, approximately £13,059 per year.

Holidays: 26 to 31 days annual leave plus public holidays and up to 3 extra days off per month on flexi-time.

• Additional benefits include flexible hours, volunteering days, discounts, interest-free loans, social activities, and professional development opportunities.

Application Process

• Apply via Civil Service Jobs with full instructions provided.
• Single-stage online interview.

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Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet