UX Designer

Anson McCade Ltd; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A digital services firm is seeking an experienced UX Designer for contract work. The role focuses on designing user-centred digital services for public sector and regulated environments. Candidates should have proven experience in UX design, work well in Agile teams, and be proficient with tools like Figma and Sketch. This is a remote-first position with limited onsite work in the UK, and the contract duration is 3-6 months with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a UX Designer in public sector or regulated environments.
• Confident using design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Experience designing complex transactional or data-heavy services.

Responsibilities

• Lead UX design across discovery, Alpha, beta, and live phases.
• Translate user research insights into clear design solutions.
• Collaborate with researchers, product managers, developers, and stakeholders.

Skills

User-centred design principles

Agile/Scrum teamwork

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

UX Designer - Contract (Public Sector/Regulated Environments)

Contract Type: Inside IR35
Rate: £425-£475/day (all-in)
Location: Remote-first with limited UK onsite (varies by role)
Duration: 3-6 months (extensions likely)

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced UX Designer to support the delivery of user-centred digital services across public sector and regulated industries. You will work within agile, multidisciplinary teams to design intuitive, accessible, and evidence-led user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead UX design across discovery, Alpha, beta, and live phases
• Translate user research insights into clear design solutions
• Produce user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, and service blueprints
• Collaborate with researchers, product managers, developers, and stakeholders
• Ensure designs meet accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1+)
• Contribute to and work within established design systems
• Present and defend design decisions to senior stakeholders

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a UX Designer in public sector or regulated environments
• Strong understanding of user-centred design principles
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams
• Confident using tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar
• Experience designing complex transactional or data-heavy services
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable

• GDS or government digital delivery experience
• Service design or content design exposure