Interaction Designer

Summary

Join Amber Labs, a cutting-edge technology consultancy, as an Interaction Designer. This fixed-term, UK-remote position requires experience in government projects and GDS standards. You will design user-centric services, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure products meet user needs. The role involves prototyping, writing specifications, conducting user research, and refining designs based on feedback. Amber Labs offers a flexible work environment, private medical insurance, a company pension plan, generous annual leave, and access to employee rewards and wellness resources.

Requirements

• Proven experience in interaction design, particularly within government projects
• Extensive experience with GDS assessments and Gov.UK design guidance
• Proficiency in prototyping with the Gov.UK prototyping kit, using HTML/CSS
• Strong skills in conducting user research and testing, with the ability to translate findings into actionable designs
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on user-centered design

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with your team to define the user experience (UX) strategy for products and services
• Conduct research to understand service and business needs
• Analyze issues and recommend user-centric solutions
• Build prototypes and drafts using the Gov.UK prototyping kit with HTML/CSS to communicate ideas effectively
• Write clear specifications and guidelines for developers and designers to ensure consistency and alignment with GDS standards
• Work closely with visual designers to ensure that designs meet user needs and expectations
• Partner with the research team to plan and conduct user research and testing
• Lead or participate in review sessions to evaluate project progress and outcomes
• Use feedback from research and testing to refine designs

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Heroku is a bonus, particularly as it is the DWP's preferred upload tool

Benefits

• Join a rapidly expanding start-up where personal growth is a part of our DNA
• Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes
• Receive private medical insurance through Aviva
• Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest
• 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources
• Participate in a generous employee referral program
• A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement
• Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation
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