UX Designer ( Figma)
Posted 1 week ago by Pontoon
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Leeds, UK
Summary: The UX Designer role involves a 6-month contract with a leading UK banking organization, focusing on enhancing customer experiences through innovative app design. The position requires a strong background in UX and product design, particularly for iOS and Android platforms, and emphasizes collaboration within a dynamic design team. The successful candidate will lead design initiatives that directly impact underserved customer segments, contributing to the transformation of banking services. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant difference in the financial sector while working in a vibrant team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the discovery phase of UX design for innovative Goals and Planning propositions.
- Collaborate in design workshops and conduct competitor research to inform your designs.
- Create wireframes and journey maps that enhance user experience.
- Engage in user research to truly understand customer needs.
- Work closely with a dynamic design squad, sharing ideas and challenging each other.
- Foster a bold, positive, and inclusive team culture, contributing to shared success.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, presenting new concepts and gathering feedback.
Key Skills:
- A passionate UX and product design advocate with a track record of delivering exceptional designs.
- Live in Figma and Figjam, comfortable with wireframing, prototyping, and facilitating whiteboard sessions is essential.
- Experienced in designing for iOS and Android apps, with knowledge of best practices.
- Detail-oriented with strong time management skills, capable of balancing multiple projects.
- A proactive innovator, always seeking to enhance user experiences and streamline processes.
- An empathetic designer who prioritizes simplicity, usability, and accessibility in all your work.
Salary (Rate): £600/day
City: Leeds
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Job Title: UX Designer
Contract: 6 months (with potential for extension)
Location: Leeds (2 days onsite per week)
Rate: Circa £600/day
Working Pattern: Full Time
About Our Client
Join one of the UK's leading banking organisations, serving over 30 million customers and recognised as the largest digital bank in the country! With a strong focus on transformation and innovation, our client is dedicated to enhancing customer experiences through significant investments in technology and talent. They aim to reshape the way people manage their finances, making banking simpler, more engaging, and accessible for everyone.
About This Opportunity
Be part of an exciting journey within the Segments & Propositions Platform, where your UX design skills will directly impact underserved customer segments. This role is primarily focused on app design across major banking brands, serving over 20 million users.
Who You Are:
- A passionate UX and product design advocate with a track record of delivering exceptional designs.
- live in Figma and Figjam, comfortable with wireframing, prototyping, and facilitating whiteboard sessions is essential.
- Experienced in designing for iOS and Android apps, with knowledge of best practises.
- Detail-oriented with strong time management skills, capable of balancing multiple projects.
- A proactive innovator, always seeking to enhance user experiences and streamline processes.
- An empathetic designer who prioritises simplicity, usability, and accessibility in all your work.
What You'll Do:
- Lead the discovery phase of UX design for innovative Goals and Planning propositions.
- Collaborate in design workshops and conduct competitor research to inform your designs.
- Create wireframes and journey maps that enhance user experience.
- Engage in user research to truly understand customer needs.
- Work closely with a dynamic design squad, sharing ideas and challenging each other.
- Foster a bold, positive, and inclusive team culture, contributing to shared success.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, presenting new concepts and gathering feedback.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting time to join a team dedicated to building valuable relationships and empowering customers to achieve their financial goals. Your contributions will directly impact millions, helping to shape the future of banking.
If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a vibrant team, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply Now!
Let's reshape the banking experience together!
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