UX Designer (Active SC Clearance Required)

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital consultancy seeks a UX Designer with active SC Clearance to enhance inclusivity in design. The role involves engaging with diverse user research, applying accessibility guidelines, and creating effective design outputs. This position allows for remote working with occasional client visits in major cities.

Qualifications

• Live/Active SC Clearance is a MUST for this role.
• Experience with GDS design principles and accessibility standards.
• Proven ability to create high-quality design concepts and artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Champion inclusive design practices throughout project lifecycles.
• Engage in diverse user research and advocate for inclusive design principles.
• Create design artefacts like personas, service maps, and wireframes.

Skills

Inclusive design practices

Accessibility guidelines

GDS service standards

Design tools (Figma, Sketch, etc.)

Prototyping

HTML/CSS accessibility analysis

Education

Certifications in accessibility (CPACC, WAS, CPWA) or working towards them

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Invision Studio

Axure

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UX Designer (Active SC Clearance Required), West Midlands

Client: Stealth iT Consulting

Location: West Midlands

Job Category: Other

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Job Views: 4

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

This is an opportunity for a UX Designer with live SC Clearance to make an impact at a leading digital consultancy, specialising in Cloud & Digital Transformations across sectors including utilities, telecoms, energy, and public sector. You will champion inclusive design practices throughout project lifecycles, ensuring solutions are accessible to as many users as possible. This includes engaging with diverse user research, applying accessibility guidelines and legislation, and advocating for inclusive design principles in your deliverables.

Remote working with occasional visits to clients in London, Manchester, or Glasgow.

Requirements:

• Live/Active SC Clearance is a MUST for this role
• Experience working with Government Digital Service (GDS) service standards, using GDS design principles
• Experience working with relevant accessibility standards and legislation, such as WCAG
• Experience using design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Invision Studio, Axure, etc.
• Proven ability to create high-quality design concepts and artefacts such as personas, service maps, and wireframes
• Experienced in rapid paper and digital prototyping
• Ability to analyse code for accessibility issues in HTML and CSS

It would be ideal if you also have:

• Certifications in accessibility (CPACC, WAS, CPWA) or working towards them
• Experience testing and auditing assistive technology (JAWS, Dragon, ZoomText) and accessibility features for Windows and macOS