Lead interaction designer

You will

set direction and assure the quality of design delivery across teams
lead the design of multiple or highly complex services, ensuring user needs are met effectively
collaborate with service managers, programme directors, and other leaders to develop and implement design concepts that align with organisational goals
advocate for user-centred design, influencing senior stakeholders and promoting design practices across organisational boundaries
mentor and coach designers to improve team capability and foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration

It is essential that you can demonstrate the following experience in your application and at the interview:

strong ability to gain support for design decisions and strategy from senior leaders and stakeholders
expertise in designing and delivering inclusive, accessible, and sustainable services that meet diverse user needs
proven capability in aligning design work with organisational goals and adapting to risks, opportunities, and constraints
excellent communication skills to explain complex design concepts and build consensus across diverse audiences
ability to lead design sessions, effectively engaging with senior leaders, stakeholders, and other UCD professions to shape outcomes
expert in using patterns and components to create consistency across services

It is desirable if you can demonstrate the following:

experience setting a vision for and leading design across multiple teams
strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to influence organisational priorities and processes