Senior Interaction Designer

• Design detailed interaction patterns, component behaviours, and interface states for digital products and services
• Produce high-fidelity prototypes to communicate and validate interaction logic with users and developers
• Define and document micro-interactions, error states, validation patterns, and edge cases
• Apply and extend the GOV.UK Design System, contributing reusable patterns where appropriate
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure accurate, accessible implementation of designs
• Ensure all interface designs meet WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards and responsive design requirements
• Work with UX designers and user researchers to refine interactions based on evidence
• Maintain design system consistency and contribute to shared component libraries
• Document interaction specifications clearly to support development handoff

 

• Expert proficiency in Figma or equivalent design tooling, including component and variant management
• Strong portfolio demonstrating interaction-level design decisions, prototyping, and design system work
• Familiarity with the GOV.UK Design System and experience designing within or alongside established design systems
• Working knowledge of HTML5 and CSS/Sass sufficient to collaborate effectively with front-end engineers
• Familiarity with front-end JavaScript frameworks and component-based development approaches
• Understanding of WCAG 2.2 and practical application within interface design
• Experience using AI tools to accelerate prototyping, pattern generation, or design documentation
• Strong communication skills, with ability to present and justify interaction decisions to technical and non-technical audiences

• Why Version 1?
• At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

• And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.
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