Lead Interaction Designer for User-Centred Systems

Government Recruitment Service; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Birmingham is seeking a Lead Interaction Designer to develop effective user-centred design patterns and services. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to create prototypes and design solutions that enhance user experience. Strong communication skills and a commitment to accessibility and usability are essential. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to digital products that serve the community and promote user-centred practices in government services.

Qualifications

• Ability to create and iterate prototypes to test ideas.
• Strong understanding of user needs and stakeholder communication.
• Experience advocating for user-centred design principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop user-centred design patterns and services based on user needs.
• Create and iterate prototypes to test and communicate ideas effectively.
• Collaborate with user researchers and front-end developers.
• Explain design decisions influenced by user research.
• Ensure design consistency across GOV.UK.
• Integrate accessibility and usability from the start.

Skills

User-centred design

Prototyping skills

Collaboration

Communication

Accessibility and usability knowledge

Job description

A government agency in Birmingham is seeking a Lead Interaction Designer to develop effective user-centred design patterns and services. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to create prototypes and design solutions that enhance user experience. Strong communication skills and a commitment to accessibility and usability are essential. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to digital products that serve the community and promote user-centred practices in government services.