Interaction Designer (SC Cleared)

Location: Mostly Remote (occasional travel for research may be required)Sector: Public
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Clearance: Active SC required

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Interaction Designer with a strong background in Public Sector projects and Government Digital Services (GDS). You will play a key role in designing user-centred services, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and shaping the strategy for digital service transformation.

Key Responsibilities
Coach and mentor other interaction designers, nurturing skill development and providing constructive feedback on their work
Champion user-centred design principles and communicate their value to a range of audiences and stakeholders
Understand and work within technical constraints that impact design decisions
Use extensive visual and interaction design knowledge to create usable, accessible and responsive user interfaces
Lead workshops, facilitate discussions, and support collaborative service design across professions
Participate in user research activities and translate insights into actionable design outcomes
Produce sketches, concepts and prototypes at varying levels of fidelity, including interactive prototypes using the (url removed) Prototyping Kit
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including policy, operations, product, delivery, system design and user-centred design specialists
Advocate for inclusive and user-centred design practices across the organisation
Support the development of service strategies and transformation roadmaps

Requirements
Active SC clearance
Extensive experience working on GDS-aligned Public Sector programmes
Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centred design and prototyping
Excellent communication, collaboration and facilitation skills

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