Job Description
Interaction Design · Design effective and intuitive interaction patterns for digital products, ensuring accessibility and usability. · Collaborate with researchers and team members to translate user insights into interaction designs. · Create wireframes, interactive prototypes, and user flows that effectively communicate design concepts. · Work within multidisciplinary teams to integrate interaction designs into wider service or product solutions. · Conduct usability testing to refine and iterate on interaction designs. · Apply and advocate for design standards, including accessibility and GDS/NHS service principles where applicable. Project Delivery · Deliver high-quality interaction design outputs on time and within scope. · Engage with clients to understand objectives and align interaction designs with user needs and business goals. · Document design decisions and communicate them effectively to stakeholders. · Collaborate with delivery managers and project leads to ensure alignment and quality throughout project phases. Team Collaboration and Development · Work as part of multidisciplinary teams, sharing interaction design expertise to enhance team outcomes. · Share knowledge and learnings from projects to contribute to the development of the UCD practice. · Participate in team ceremonies, including design critiques, showcases, and huddles, to support team development. Stakeholder Engagement · Engage with clients and stakeholders to build trust and establish yourself as a reliable interaction design professional. · Present interaction designs and communicate their value to diverse audiences. Requirements: Experience: Demonstratable experience in interaction design or related disciplines such as UX design or UI design. Familiarity with agile working environments and user-centred design principles. Hands-on experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and user flows. Experience with tools such as Figma, Sketch, or equivalent. Understanding of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and their application in design. Familiar with HTML prototyping toolkits (i.e. GOV.UK and NHS.UK) Experience of discovery and alpha project phases Skills: Strong interaction design skills with an ability to create user-centred solutions. Basic understanding of usability testing methods and how to incorporate findings into designs. Excellent collaboration and communication skills.