Interaction Designer - Central Government
- Posted January 26, 2026
- £375 - £450 per day
- London
- Contract
Interaction Designer – Central Government (Contract)
Duration: 2 Months
Rate: Up to £450 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Remote with occasional travel to London
We are seeking an experienced Interaction Designer to support a large UK Central Government department on an initial 2-month contract. This role is ideal for someone who has previously worked in government environments and is confident operating within GDS standards.
The Role
You will play a key role in designing clear, accessible, and user-centred interactions for public services. Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will help shape intuitive digital services that meet user needs while aligning with government standards and policy requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
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Designing and iterating user journeys, task flows, and interaction patterns for digital services within a large UK government organisation
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Applying interaction design principles across complex, multi-channel services
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Creating wireframes, prototypes, and interaction models aligned with the GOV.UK Design System
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Collaborating with product managers, user researchers, service designers, content designers, and developers
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Using evidence, user research, and data to inform design decisions
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Ensuring designs meet GDS standards, accessibility requirements, and best practice
About You
Essential experience:
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Proven experience working as an Interaction Designer within Central Government
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Strong knowledge of GDS, including hands-on experience with the GOV.UK Design System
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Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams
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Ability to clearly communicate design decisions and rationale to a range of stakeholders
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
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