Interaction Designer

Now Hiring: Interaction Designers (Mid, Senior/Lead, Manager) I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a top 10 global technology management consulting firm, and we're looking for exceptional Interaction Designers across multiple levels. These roles involve impactful work across UK Government and private-sector clients, delivering user-centred, accessible designs aligned with GDS standards. About the Role As an Interaction Designer, you will play a key part in designing user-centred, accessible and intuitive services for public sector clients, with opportunities to work across government and private-sector projects. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver design solutions aligned with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards. You'll work in agile, fast-paced environments where creative thinking, prototyping, user research, and strong communication skills are essential. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to the wider XD community. Available Roles & Salary Ranges Mid-Level Interaction Designer - £55,000–£65,000 Senior / Lead Interaction Designer - £70,000–£80,000(Mentoring/supporting junior designers required) Manager, Interaction Design - £85,000–£90,000(Line management experience required) Working Model Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week in a company office Work may include client sites, company offices, and home 20+ office locations across the UK: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle, Liverpool, Bath, Inverness, Treforest, and more. Your Responsibilities Design and present user interfaces, flows, IA, and interaction concepts Conduct research to understand user needs and translate insights into design solutions Deliver accessible, inclusive, and evidence-based products and services Visualise, articulate, and solve complex problems Build interactive prototypes (paper + digital) Create coded prototypes using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or the GOV.UK Prototyping Toolkit Collaborate closely with dev teams to ensure technical considerations are incorporated Facilitate workshops, manage research, build personas, and present findings Work effectively in agile, iterative delivery environments Engage senior stakeholders to secure alignment and buy-in Support and mentor junior colleagues (Senior/Lead & Manager roles) Essential Skills & Experience Solid grounding in user-centred design from discovery to delivery Ability to choose and apply the right tools/methods throughout agile delivery Experience using Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc. Ability to justify design decisions using evidence and research Proven ability to produce user flows, journey maps, service maps, and wireframes Understanding of inclusive and accessible design Experience with rapid paper and digital prototyping Coding experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript or the GOV.UK Prototyping Toolkit Knowledge of GitHub, Heroku, Node.js Experience working with senior stakeholders Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical teams Experience managing/mentoring junior designers (for senior roles) Desirable Consultancy experience Experience leading design sessions and integrating diverse viewpoints Ability to connect design execution to broader strategic outcomes Experience across multiple sectors Multi-disciplinary design background Eligibility & Pre-Employment Checks To apply, you must: Be based in the UK Have existing right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available) Be eligible for SC Clearance If successful, you will also undergo pre-employment checks, including: Identity & nationality verification Employment history (3 continuous years) DBS (unspent criminal record check)