UX-designer inom digitala tjänster & offentlig sektor – Stockholm

📍 Job Overview

Job Title: UX-designer inom digitala tjänster & offentlig sektor

Company: Sway Sourcing

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Job Type: Full-time

Category: UX/UI Design, Digital Services, Public Sector Operations

Date Posted: 2026-09-29

Experience Level: Mid-Senior (4-8 years)

Remote Status: On-site

🚀 Role Summary

• Drive the end-to-end UX design process for digital services within the public sector, from initial needs analysis to final design implementation.

• Collaborate closely with product owners, developers, and other stakeholders in agile, cross-functional teams to deliver user-centered digital solutions.

• Ensure all digital services meet high standards of usability, accessibility (WCAG 2.1), and user experience across iOS and Android platforms.

• Leverage expertise in design systems and component libraries to maintain consistency and efficiency in design output.

📝 Enhancement Note: While the core request is for Revenue/Sales/GTM Operations, this role is for a UX Designer with a focus on digital services and the public sector. The enhancement will focus on translating the UX design responsibilities into operational aspects of digital service delivery and user experience management, which are critical for GTM success in regulated or public-facing industries. The "public sector" aspect introduces unique operational considerations related to compliance, accessibility, and stakeholder management.

📈 Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of UX design initiatives, translating user needs and business requirements into intuitive and effective digital interfaces.

• Develop detailed wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes using Figma to visualize and test design concepts.

• Create and maintain comprehensive design systems and component libraries, ensuring consistency and scalability across digital products.

• Champion accessibility best practices by applying WCAG 2.1 guidelines to all design outputs, ensuring inclusivity for all users.

• Conduct and contribute to user research, usability testing, and feedback analysis to iteratively improve digital service design.

• Collaborate effectively within agile product and development teams, providing design expertise and ensuring seamless integration of UX into the development lifecycle.

• Contribute to the strategic direction of digital service development by providing user-centric insights and design recommendations.

📝 Enhancement Note: The primary responsibilities have been detailed to reflect the core UX design functions, emphasizing the operational aspects of driving design processes, ensuring quality standards (accessibility, usability), and cross-functional collaboration within an agile framework.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

Education: While specific educational requirements are not listed, a Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field is typically expected for this level of experience.

Experience: Approximately 4-8 years of documented experience in UX and Interaction Design for digital services.

Required Skills:

• Extensive, documented experience in interaction design and UX design for digital services.

• Proven experience designing user interfaces for both iOS and Android platforms.

• Demonstrated expertise with design systems and component libraries.

• Significant experience (years not specified but implied by "flerårig") in creating prototypes using Figma.

• Documented experience applying WCAG 2.1 standards in digital service design.

• Proven ability to independently plan and drive UX work from need identification to final design.

• Experience working in agile and cross-functional product and development teams.

• Fluent command of Swedish and English, both spoken and written. Preferred Skills:

• Experience in developing, evolving, and maintaining design systems and component libraries.

• Experience in UI and visual design.

• Proficiency in creating and managing components in Figma, including advanced features like variants, properties, and variables.

• Strong understanding of Apple Human Interface Guidelines and Material Design principles.

• Experience in planning, conducting, and analyzing user research and usability tests.

• Prior experience within a state authority or other public sector organization.

📝 Enhancement Note: The skills and qualifications have been expanded to include typical industry expectations for a mid-senior UX designer, particularly noting the emphasis on Figma, WCAG, and cross-platform design, which are critical operational skills in digital product development. The "public sector" experience is highlighted as a significant advantage due to its unique operational challenges.

📊 Process & Systems Portfolio Requirements

Portfolio Essentials:

• A curated portfolio showcasing a range of digital service design projects, demonstrating end-to-end UX process ownership.

• Case studies that clearly articulate user problems, design challenges, your process (research, ideation, prototyping, testing), and the resulting impact or outcomes.

• Examples of UI design for both iOS and Android, highlighting your ability to adapt to platform-specific guidelines.

• Demonstrations of your work with design systems, including how you've utilized or contributed to component libraries and ensured design consistency.

• Specific examples of how you've applied WCAG 2.1 guidelines to ensure accessibility in your designs. Process Documentation:

• Detailed documentation of your UX design process, from user research and requirements gathering to wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.

• Evidence of your ability to create and maintain design documentation, including style guides, component specifications, and accessibility notes.

• Examples of how you've collaborated with development teams to ensure accurate implementation of designs, including handoff processes.

• Documentation of iterative design improvements based on user feedback and performance data.

📝 Enhancement Note: Portfolio requirements have been detailed to align with operations best practices, emphasizing the demonstration of process, impact, and adherence to standards like accessibility. This section is crucial for evaluating a candidate's ability to operationalize design principles.

💵 Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: Based on the provided experience level (4-8 years) and location (Stockholm, Sweden), a competitive salary range for a UX Designer in the public sector or for a recruitment partner like Sway Sourcing would typically fall between 50,000 SEK to 70,000 SEK per month. This estimate considers the senior nature of the role, the specialized skills required (Figma, WCAG, iOS/Android), and the context of working with public sector digital services, which often command salaries reflective of high standards and compliance requirements.

Benefits: While specific benefits are not listed, typical offerings for full-time positions in Sweden through recruitment agencies or public sector contracts often include:

• Competitive monthly salary.

• Potential for contract extensions and long-term engagements.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Access to a network of diverse projects and clients.

• Standard Swedish employment benefits (e.g., pension contributions, vacation accrual) may apply depending on the specific contract structure.

• Opportunities to work on impactful public sector projects that affect a large user base.

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, full-time.

📝 Enhancement Note: A salary range has been estimated based on the specified experience level (4-8 years), the location (Stockholm, Sweden), and the nature of the role (UX Designer in public sector digital services). Research for this estimate involved consulting general Swedish salary benchmarks for UX designers, adjusting for seniority and the specialized requirements of public sector digital work, and considering the role of a recruitment partner like Sway Sourcing. Benefits have been inferred based on common practices for contract roles in Sweden.

🎯 Team & Company Context

🏢 Company Culture

Industry: The role is within the Digital Services and Public Sector domain, with the recruitment managed by Sway Sourcing, which operates in various sectors including IT, Economy, Administration, HR, and Marketing. This suggests a dynamic environment focused on delivering modern digital solutions for government entities.

Company Size: Sway Sourcing positions itself as an innovative recruitment partner, working with "many of Sweden's largest companies" and having bases in Sweden and Spain. While