What interaction designers do
An interaction designer works out the best way to let users interact with services, in terms of both overall flow and at the level of individual design elements.
Role responsibilities
An interaction designer is a confident and competent designer who can develop designs based on evidence of user needs and organisational outcomes.
At this role level, you will:
- design and prototype high quality user interfaces aligned to user needs and business goals
- interpret research and data to make informed design decisions
- collaborate across disciplines to shape end-to-end service experiences
- ensure designs meet strict accessibility standards and inclusive design principles
- contribute to and help maintain design systems, patterns and components
- communicate design decisions clearly and influence stakeholders
- manage and iterate designs independently within agile teams
Skills you need
It is essential that you can demonstrate the following:
- strong prototyping skills across multiple fidelities including wireframes, Figma and code using HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- working knowledge of GitHub or version control systems
- ability to use research and data to drive design decisions
- confident stakeholder communication and facilitation skills
- experience designing accessible services (WCAG and inclusive design)
- experience contributing to design systems, components and patterns
- ability to work effectively in agile, multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
It is desirable if you can demonstrate the following:
- strong analytical skills to identify and resolve service design issues
- experience measuring design impact and outcomes
Selection process
Applications will be sifted by a panel who will assess the evidence provided against the essential criteria listed in the advert. The CV and supporting evidence will be evaluated in line with the DfE Design Skills Framework, including:
- iterative design
- evidence-based design
- designing together
- design communication
- design for everyone
- leading design
Depending on the number of candidates who meet the minimum pass mark at sift, you will be invited to interview.
Interview Process
Candidates who are successful at sift will be invited to a 2-stage interview process, typically held on the same day. This will last up to 2 hours.
Stage 1: Technical Assessment
The first stage is a technical design assessment, led by a Senior Interaction Designer or the Head of Profession if this is for a G7 role.
Format:
- 40-minute practical task
- followed by up to 10-minute discussion
- followed by a 10-minute break before Stage 2
Stage 2: Questions
1 hour for questions based on essential criteria against success profiles.