SC Interaction Designer

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks an Interaction/UX Designer for a 6-month remote contract. The ideal candidate will create engaging prototypes and user experiences while collaborating with diverse teams. Candidates must have government experience and a strong foundation in user-centered design.

Qualifications

• Ability to iterate designs rapidly and develop multiple variants for testing.
• Deep knowledge of user-centered design approaches.
• Effective communication across organizational and technical boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Create prototypes, wireframes, mock-ups, and workflows.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements.
• Design a consistent user experience across mobile and desktop.

Skills

User-centered design

Communication

Prototyping

Agile methodologies

Job description

Duration: 6 Months

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Remote

Clearance: Active SC Required

Must Have: Government Experience

Job Description:

As an Interaction/UX Designer, you will:

• Create prototypes, wireframes, mock-ups, workflows, user flows, site maps, storyboards, interactive and graphic designs, and information architecture.
• Proficient with tools such as Sketch, Invision Studio, Balsamiq, Axure, and GOV.UK Prototype Kit.
• Interpret research, identify user issues and needs, and incorporate findings into your designs.
• Understand usability issues of diverse populations and develop engaging solutions for them.
• Design a consistent user experience across mobile and desktop platforms.
• Collaborate with researchers and content designers to test, iterate, and launch products.
• Liaise with Product Owners and Stakeholders to clarify requirements.
• Work with Business Analysts to refine designs according to business needs.
• Coordinate with development teams to ensure correct implementation of UX solutions.

Skills Required:

• Ability to iterate designs rapidly and develop multiple variants for testing.
• Develop interaction designs and user interfaces that meet accessibility standards.
• Deep knowledge of user-centered design approaches.
• Effective communication across organizational and technical boundaries.
• Engage with users and stakeholders to gather evidence and use data to focus on outcomes.
• Deliverables include information architecture, user journeys, task models, user flows, sketches, wireframes, and prototypes.
• Proficiency in prototyping in code, understanding of security, accessibility, and version control.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies and applying an agile mindset.
• Understanding of team dynamics, collaboration, and giving/receiving feedback.