UX/UI Designer (SC Essential | DV Desirable)
Posted 2 hours 9 minutes ago by Sanderson Government and Defence
£600-£800 per day | Inside IR35 | 6 months + Extensions | London (3 Days per Week) | SC Clearance Required
We're seeking an experienced UX/UI Designer to join a cutting-edge AI programme within the Defence sector, helping to shape the next generation of intelligent, user-centred digital services for critical government operations.
This is an opportunity to work on a high-profile transformation initiative where User-Centred Design, accessibility and emerging AI capabilities are at the heart of service delivery. You'll work within multidisciplinary Agile teams alongside User Researchers, Service Designers, Product Managers, Architects and Engineers to deliver exceptional user experiences across complex Defence environments.
Key Responsibilities- Lead UX and UI design activities across the full product life cycle.
- Create user journeys, service blueprints, wireframes, prototypes and high-fidelity designs.
- Apply User-Centred Design (UCD) principles to solve complex user and business challenges.
- Collaborate closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders across Defence and Government.
- Plan and facilitate workshops, design reviews and stakeholder engagement sessions.
- Conduct usability testing and iterate designs based on research findings.
- Ensure all designs meet accessibility standards and best practice.
- Contribute to and evolve design systems and reusable pattern libraries.
- Support AI-enabled product development through intuitive and explainable user experiences.
- Champion GDS standards and evidence-based design decision making.
Essential Experience
- Proven experience as a UX/UI Designer delivering complex digital products and services.
- Strong understanding of User-Centred Design (UCD) methodologies.
- Experience working to GDS Service Standard and Government Digital principles.
- Demonstrable experience delivering projects within Central Government.
- Excellent skills in Figma, prototyping and interaction design.
- Strong knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design standards.
- Experience working within Agile multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
- Active SC Clearance is essential.
Highly Desirable
- Current MOD DV Clearance.
- Previous experience delivering within the Defence sector.
- Experience working on AI, Data or Emerging Technology programmes.
- Knowledge of Defence Digital, MOD or wider National Security environments.
- Experience supporting Discovery, Alpha, Beta and Live phases.
Contract Details
- Duration: 6 months + Extensions
- Location: London (3 days per week onsite)
- IR35: Inside IR35
- SC Cleared Rate: Up to £600 per day
- DV Cleared Rate: Up to £800 per day
- Clearance: Active SC Clearance required. MOD DV highly desirable.
- Start Date: ASAP
This role would suit a UX/UI professional passionate about applying UCD, GDS and AI innovation within a Defence environment, helping to deliver secure, accessible and impactful services that support critical national capabilities.
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
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