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Senior Interaction Designer

London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Edinburgh, United Kingdom · Hybrid · Full-time

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EmployerVersion 1
LocationLondon, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Work styleHybrid
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted7 months ago

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

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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.

Ashley.Smith@version1.com #LI-AS1 #LI-Hybrid

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