UX/UI Designer - Must hold valid SC Clearance - 6 months + - £565.00 PER DAY

Job Title: UX/UI Designer (SC Cleared) - Contract

Location: London (Remote with occasional on-site requirements)
Contract Length: 6 months (Extension Highly Likely)
Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance
Rate: £565.00 PER DAY - Inside IR35

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled UX/UI Designer with active Security Clearance (SC) to support the design and delivery of user-centric digital services for a major UK Government client. This is a 6-month contract with high potential for extension, offering remote working with occasional travel to the London site as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the end-to-end design of user interfaces across multiple digital platforms.

• Translate complex user and business needs into intuitive, accessible, and inclusive designs.

• Conduct user research and usability testing to inform and validate design decisions.

• Produce wireframes, prototypes, and visual mockups using tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.

• Work collaboratively with Product Owners, Developers, BAs and other stakeholders in Agile teams.

• Ensure adherence to government digital service standards (GDS) and accessibility guidelines (WCAG 2.1).

• Iterate on designs based on feedback, research, and performance data.

• Contribute to design libraries, style guides, and best practices documentation.

Required Skills and Experience

• Active SC Clearance (Security Check) - essential.

• Proven experience delivering UX and UI designs for government or secure environments.

• Proficient in design and prototyping tools: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.

• Strong understanding of user-centred design (UCD) principles and GDS standards.

• Experience working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to communicate design decisions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end UX/UI design work.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with or within UK Government departments.

• Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design practices.

• Familiarity with user research and analytics tools (eg, Hotjar, Google Analytics, Optimal Workshop).

• Understanding of basic HTML/CSS for design feasibility conversations.

Location & Working Model

• Remote-first role with minimal on-site presence required at the London client site.

• Candidates must be based in the UK and eligible to work under SC-cleared conditions.

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