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Interaction Designer - 6 months | £61.33/hr Inside IR35 | Hybrid (2 Days in Telford) Join a new digital-design team focused on digitising up to 8 print & post forms into seamless online journeys. You'll collaborate with a larger digital forms delivery team to create user-friendly digital experiences , applying GDS design standards and patterns while exercising judgement and flexibility to iterate quickly and ensure designs meet user needs. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your decisions directly influence the usability and efficiency of services. Key Responsibilities: Develop, refine, and implement digital forms using 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 organisational 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. 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. This is a 6-month hybrid opportunity ideal for designers confident in GDS standards who can combine creativity, evidence-based thinking, and practical execution to deliver high-quality, user-centered digital services. 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. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Visual Designer (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Edinburgh/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile As a Visual Designer, you will play a vital role in bringing our digital experiences to life. Your creativity will shine as you transform ideas into compelling visuals, ensuring that human needs remain at the forefront of every project. You will work closely with interaction designers, researchers, content writers, and strategists, contributing to a multidisciplinary team that is dedicated to solving real customer problems. Key Responsibilities: Creative Problem Solving: Utilize your creative thinking to simplify complex problems and create visually engaging solutions. Design Production Assets: Craft infographics, logos, and other design elements that enhance our digital presence. User Interface Design: Create captivating interfaces for web and mobile applications, making the mundane exciting. Digital Design System: Collaborate to scale and refine our digital design system, ensuring consistency and quality. Storytelling Mastery: Leverage storytelling techniques to help communicate effectively with our audience. Prototyping: Bring your designs to life using prototyping software, primarily Figma, along with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft tools like PowerPoint and Excel. Agile Collaboration: Work confidently within agile teams to uncover priorities, visualize outcomes, and define project scope. Engagement: Engage with design teams and communities of practice to align objectives with customer outcomes. UI Layouts: Skillfully design and layout pages using a central design system, balancing content with UI elements. Delivery: Ensure designs are executed to specification, collaborating with developers to cater to a diverse range of users. Skills & Experience: Experience: Demonstrable experience in visual design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work. Collaborative Mindset: A team player ready to support a busy multi-disciplinary team. Problem Solver: Proven experience in addressing visual design challenges and delivering experience-led digital journeys. Energy and Enthusiasm: A vibrant personality eager to bring visual design to the forefront. Digital Design System Advocate: Understanding of and commitment to existing digital design systems and accessibility standards. Eager Learner: Ambition to collaborate with and learn from a full-stack design team, including researchers, content designers, service designers, and interaction designers. Delivery Focused: Strong ability to see designs through to delivery, communicating effectively with developers to ensure user-friendly outcomes. Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Job Title: Visual Designer (Design System Specialist) Contract Type: Temporary Contract Length: 6 Months (with possibility for extension) Location: Edinburgh Princes Exchange (2 days a week onsite) Daily Rate: Circa 600/Day Status: Inside IR35 Working Pattern: Full Time About the Client: Join a leading UK banking organisation known for its innovative digital services and commitment to customer-centric solutions. With a multi-channel approach and significant investment in technology, this client is dedicated to transforming the banking experience for over 30 million customers. Who We're Looking For: Are you a creative powerhouse ready to bring digital experiences to life? We're seeking a Visual Designer (Design System Specialist) who excels at storytelling and thrives in a collaborative environment. Join our client's Experience Design team, where you will work alongside talented designers, researchers, and strategists. Ideal Candidate Will Have: Design System Leadership: Experience in building and evolving design systems that support scalable and consistent product design across iOS, Android, and web Is essential. Define and manage design tokens (colours, typography, spacing, motion) that translate brand UI Figma Expertise: Mastery of Figma, including advanced usage for creating reusable and accessible components is essential. Guideline Documentation: Ability to document usage best practises for designers and developers. Visual Design Experience: Demonstrable experience creating experience-led brand digital journeys. Demonstrable experience within Visual Design Collaborative Mindset: A desire to learn and support a busy multi-disciplinary team. Energy and Enthusiasm: A passion for visual design and a drive to innovate. Excellent Communication Skills: Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate designs effectively to developers and senior leaders. Your Role Will Involve: Creative Problem Solving: Use your design expertise to simplify complex challenges and enhance user experiences. Asset Creation: Design production assets, infographics, logos, and engaging interfaces for web and mobile applications. Digital Experience Design: Make the mundane exciting and create captivating digital journeys. Design System Mastery: Help scale and refine the digital design system to ensure consistency across platforms. Prototyping Excellence: Bring your designs to life using Figma and other prototyping tools. Collaboration: Work confidently within agile teams to define project priorities and visualise outcomes. Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with design teams and senior decision-makers to align objectives with customer needs. Why Join Us? Be part of a dynamic team that values creativity and innovation. Contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of banking. Opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment. If this exciting opportunity resonates with you, even if your skills don't perfectly match the job description, we encourage you to apply! We'd love to hear from you. Bring your visual design expertise to a place where it truly matters. Apply today! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.