Interaction Designer - GDS Toolkit

Salary: £124,800 - 127,000 per year

Requirements

• Proven experience with GDS standards, Prototype Kit, and HTML/CSS basics, with the ability to copy, modify, and integrate code efficiently.
• Strong interaction design skills, including designing clear user flows, logical task sequences, and accessible interactions for diverse audiences.
• Comfortable working hybrid, with 2 days on-site in Telford and remaining days remote, while managing multiple priorities and tight timelines.
• Collaborative, evidence-driven approach to design, with excellent communication skills for translating complex ideas into actionable design solutions.
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt, balancing autonomy with team collaboration to deliver high-quality digital journeys under time-sensitive conditions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and implement digital forms using the gov.uk Prototype Kit, HTML, and evidence-based user insights, ensuring the interfaces are intuitive, accessible, and visually consistent.
• Collaborate closely with user researchers, content designers, service designers, developers, policy, and legal teams to align designs with organizational goals and practical constraints.
• Ensure interfaces allow users to complete tasks quickly and accurately, providing a positive experience while reducing errors and frustration.
• Adapt services proactively in response to policy, legislative, technology, or user changes, maintaining high standards of design while meeting tight deadlines.
• Actively participate in workshops and reviews, providing feedback on design decisions and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Technologies

• CSS
• Support
• UX UI Design

More

We are a new digital-design team focused on digitising up to 8 print and post forms into seamless online journeys. Our work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, where your decisions will directly influence the usability and efficiency of services. This 6-month hybrid opportunity is ideal for designers who are confident in GDS standards and can combine creativity with evidence-based thinking to deliver high-quality, user-centered digital services. We take pride in our diverse and inclusive community and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives.

last updated 19 week of 2026