hedgehog lab are hiring a

Interaction Designer | Contract (Upcoming Role)

hedgehog lab | Government Projects

This is an upcoming opportunity. The role is not yet live but we expect to be hiring shortly. Register your interest now and well be in touch as soon as the position opens.

Were looking for an Interaction Designer to join hedgehog lab on a contract basis, designing clear, accessible digital interactions for government services used by millions of people.

Youll own the interaction design across features and flows, from early concepts through to production-ready patterns, working closely with user researchers, content designers, and developers to ship things that actually work. Youll know when to follow an established pattern and when to challenge it.

Location note: This role may require presence at an office in Newcastle for approximately 1–2 days per week. While this isnt confirmed, its something candidates should be prepared for. Wed therefore encourage applications from candidates based within a commutable distance of Newcastle.

Youll bring:

• Proven experience designing interactions for government or public sector services
• Deep familiarity with the GOV.UK Design System and when to deviate from it
• Strong prototyping skills; you can build something testable quickly
• A clear, evidence-based approach to design decisions
• Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2) and what inclusive design means in practice

Why hedgehog lab?

Youll be joining a consultancy with 20 years of experience trusted by global brands, working at the intersection of AI and software engineering. The work is genuinely at the frontier of where the industry is heading, and youll have the space to grow with it.

To register your interest, please apply via this advert with a copy of your CV and your expected day rate.