Freelance remote job Content Designer - Remote Working - Outside IR35

Content Designer - Remote Working - Outside IR35

- Apply Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and evidence-based design principles throughout the service lifecycle.

Content Designer Responsibilities

- Design, create and improve user-centred content across digital and offline channels.
- Develop clear, accessible end-to-end content journeys aligned with user needs.
- Apply GOV.UK and GDS content design principles, standards and best practices.
- Use user research, analytics and feedback to inform content decisions.
- Simplify complex policy, legal and technical information into accessible language.
- Work within Agile multidisciplinary teams from discovery through to live service.
- Prototype, test and iterate content based on research and user feedback.
- Collaborate with policy, legal, operational and technical stakeholders.
- Ensure content meets WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards and public-sector requirements.
- Advocate for user needs while balancing policy objectives and delivery constraints.
- Contribute to content standards, reusable patterns and continuous service improvement.

Content Designer Skills and Experience

- Extensive Content Design experience within UK Government or the public sector
- Proven experience designing and iterating user-centred digital content.
- Strong knowledge of GOV.UK and GDS content design principles and standards.
- Strong understanding of WCAG 2.2 AA and accessible, inclusive content design.
- Experience delivering digital services within a GDS environment.
- Experience using user research, analytics and evidence to inform content decisions.
- Ability to simplify complex information and design effective user journeys.
- Experience working within Agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and presentation skills.
- Experience prototyping, testing and iterating content throughout the service lifecycle.
- Ability to manage changing priorities and advocate for user needs.
- Experience with GOV.UK publishing platforms or content management systems would be beneficial.
- Working knowledge of HTML and structured content would be desirable.

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Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted.


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A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.