Senior Graphic and Interaction Designer

*SC or Eligible for SC*
Senior Graphic and Interaction Designer
12 months + contract initially + Extensions
Based: Hybrid based - Newcastle or London or Leeds or Manchester or Blackpool or Sheffield - Flexible
Rate - £Market Rates p/d via Umbrella

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a number of Senior Graphic and Interaction Designer's on a long term program of work.

Senior Graphic & Interaction Designers provide senior-level leadership in visual and interaction design, ensuring services are intuitive, accessible, user-centred, and aligned with organisational goals and GDS standards.

Key Responsibilities:
* Create and iterate prototypes using appropriate techniques (eg, sketching, wireframes, high-fidelity designs, coded prototypes)
* Demonstrate the value of prototyping to teams and stakeholders
* Apply user-centred design practices within agile environments
* Use quantitative and qualitative user data to inform and validate design decisions
* Conduct user-centred analysis, translating insights into meaningful design outcomes
* Build and test interfaces, contributing to both simple and complex systems integration
* Collaborate with developers to ensure design feasibility and implementation quality
* Communicate design concepts, insights, and recommendations effectively across teams
* Tailor communication outputs (eg, presentations, visuals, prototypes) to different audiences
* Ensure designs meet accessibility standards and inclusive design principles
* Contribute to design systems, consistency, and best practices across services
* Mentor junior designers and support capability development within teams

Key Skills & Experience:
* Strong experience in interaction design and graphic/visual design within digital services
* Proven expertise in prototyping techniques (sketching, wireframing, high-fidelity and/or coded prototypes)
* Solid understanding of when and how to apply different prototyping approaches
* Experience working in user-centred agile environments
* Strong understanding of design, technology, and data principles
* Proven ability to conduct user-centred analysis using both qualitative and quantitative data
* Ability to translate insights into clear design outcomes and recommendations
* Experience contributing to systems integration and interface design
* Strong communication skills, with ability to tailor analysis and insight for different audiences
* Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:
* Prior experience within Central Government/GDS environments
* Active SC Clearance or SC eligible
* Familiarity with GOV.UK Design System and service standards
* Experience supporting service assessments and design governance
* Knowledge of accessibility standards (eg, WCAG)
* Experience working on large-scale, complex digital transformation programmes
* Experience mentoring designers or leading design workstreams

This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible.

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.