Lead Interaction Designer — Public UX & Prototyping

UK Home Office; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional pension – Employer contribution of 28.97%

Generous leave – 25 days annual leave

Flexible working options including part-time and hybrid

Access to training and funded qualifications

Annual bonuses and recognition awards

Job summary

A government agency in Sheffield is hiring a Senior Interaction Designer to create user-centred services for the Multi-Agency Public Protection Service (MAPPS). Responsibilities include creating prototypes, mapping user journeys, and understanding user needs. The ideal candidate will have strong evidence-based design skills, manage complex projects, and advocate for user-centric design. This full-time role offers flexible working options, generous leave, and an exceptional pension.

Qualifications

• Leads evidence‑based design initiatives for significant projects.
• Manages the prototyping and concept creation process for high‑impact projects.
• Guides the interaction design process for complex projects.
• Applies accessibility standards and understands technology constraints.
• Coaches and mentors other interaction designers.
• Advocates UCD to various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Creating prototypes and concepts to communicate and test ideas.
• Mapping user journeys and visualising design problems.
• Understanding user needs to design effective and accessible services.
• Facilitating the design process within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Evidence‑based design

Prototyping and concept creation

Interaction design

Accessibility and inclusion

Managing people and leading

Communicate, persuade and advocate

Job description

A government agency in Sheffield is hiring a Senior Interaction Designer to create user-centred services for the Multi-Agency Public Protection Service (MAPPS). Responsibilities include creating prototypes, mapping user journeys, and understanding user needs. The ideal candidate will have strong evidence-based design skills, manage complex projects, and advocate for user-centric design. This full-time role offers flexible working options, generous leave, and an exceptional pension.