Interaction Designers - Mid & Senior Level

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy organisation is seeking mid and senior Interaction Designers for hybrid roles across the UK. Candidates will have the chance to work on impactful public sector projects, designing user-centred digital services and collaborating within agile teams. Essential experience includes proficiency in interaction design tools and the ability to engage with stakeholders. This position aims to deliver accessible and GDS-compliant digital solutions, making a significant impact on UK Government services.

Qualifications

• Proven interaction design experience within GDS and public sector.
• Strong grounding in user-centred design from discovery to delivery.
• Experience in agile, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Designing user-centred digital services aligned to GDS standards.
• Producing high-quality interaction designs and prototypes.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Skills

User-centred design

Proficiency with Figma

Stakeholder engagement

Agile methodologies

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Job description

Interaction Designers - Mid & Senior Level

Hybrid Working UK Wide

Deerfoot Recruitment is supporting a leading consultancy organisation with the recruitment of multiple Interaction Designers at mid and senior levels to support major public sector programmes. These roles offer the opportunity to work on high-profile UK Government digital services, delivering user-centred, accessible and GDS‑compliant solutions within agile, multidisciplinary teams.

Roles & Salary

• Senior Interaction Designers – £70,000‑80,000
  (Significant people management experience required)
• Interaction Designers – £55,000‑67,000

Key Responsibilities

• Designing user‑centred, accessible digital services aligned to GDS standards
• Producing high‑quality interaction designs, user flows, wireframes and prototypes
• Collaborating with researchers, developers, product managers and stakeholders
• Presenting and justifying design decisions using evidence‑based approaches
• Contributing to agile delivery across complex public sector projects
• Leading, mentoring and supporting designers (senior roles)

Essential Experience

• Proven interaction design experience within GDS and the public sector
• Strong grounding in user‑centred design from discovery to delivery
• Experience working in agile, fast‑paced environments
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
• Proficiency with tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision
• Line management or mentoring experience (senior roles)

Location & Working Pattern

Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week onsite (Multiple base office location options UK wide)

Security & Eligibility

• Candidates must be UK‑based with the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• Must be eligible for SC clearance (5 years continuous UK residency required)

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Interaction Designers seeking impactful public sector work within a collaborative consultancy environment.