Public Sector UX Designer - Accessible, Research-Driven

Methods; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy to grow

Exciting project work

Strong leadership

Collaborative environment

LinkedIn Learning

Wellness program

Flexible working

Office social events

25 days leave + 5 bank holidays

Pension contributions

Life Assurance

Job summary

Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited is seeking a User Experience Designer to craft user-centred designs that align with government standards. You will prioritise accessibility, simplicity and evidence-based decisions across projects.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, building wireframes and prototypes, conducting user research and collaborating to refine services for public-sector and private sector clients. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to present ideas clearly.
• Proficiency in visual and interaction design for user-friendly interfaces.
• Experience with prototyping, user research, and evidence-based design.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS and responsive design principles.
• Knowledge of coding interactive prototypes.
• Experience in agile development environments.
• Familiarity with GOV.UK style guide and service design standards.
• Understanding accessibility standards and designing for diverse user needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement design practices and standards aligned with government or client guidelines.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and contribute to research.
• Advocate for user needs and accessible, responsive services.
• Create wireframes and prototypes tested against user feedback.
• Map user journeys and visualise design challenges collaboratively.
• Engage with design communities within Methods and across government.
• Pursue continuous learning to enhance digital design skills.

Skills

Communication

Visual design

Interaction design

Prototyping

User research

Evidence-based design

HTML/CSS

Responsive design

Coding prototypes

Agile

GOV.UK style

Accessibility

Tools

Figma

Miro

Github

Notion

Job description

Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited is seeking a User Experience Designer to craft user-centred designs that align with government standards. You will prioritise accessibility, simplicity and evidence-based decisions across projects.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, building wireframes and prototypes, conducting user research and collaborating to refine services for public-sector and private sector clients. Flexible working options are available.