Digital Designer

John Goddard Associates; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital consultancy in London seeks a highly experienced Digital Designer to lead architectural teams and align complex projects with their Target State Architecture. The role requires proven leadership in enterprise architecture, strong expertise in digital design, and the capability to collaborate with senior business leaders. This position is a 9-month maternity cover starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in enterprise architecture leadership within large-scale, complex environments.
• Strong experience in digital design, especially using Figma.
• Deep expertise across application, data, and infrastructure architectural disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural teams to align projects with Target State Architecture.
• Develop and manage Total Cost of Ownership for long-term architectural strategies.
• Collaborate with senior leaders on Conceptual Architectures.

Skills

Enterprise architecture leadership

Digital design expertise

Application architecture

Data architecture

Infrastructure architecture

Hands-on knowledge of Figma

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Digital Designer with a strong background in digital design and enterprise architecture to lead cross-functional teams in aligning complex, multi-Line of Business (LOB) initiatives with our Target State Architecture. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our technology landscape and driving innovation across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural teams to align cross-functional and cross-LOB projects with Target State Architecture.
• Develop and manage LOB-wide Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for both projects and long-term architectural strategies.
• Collaborate with senior business leaders to create Conceptual Architectures that translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Design and evolve Target State Architectures that support enterprise-wide strategies and transformation initiatives.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to less experienced architects and technical team members.
• Ensure architectural consistency and best practices across all systems within the LOB.
• Engage with stakeholders across Financial Services (FS) to deliver top-level banking architecture solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in enterprise architecture leadership within large-scale, complex environments.
• Deep expertise in application, data, and infrastructure architecture disciplines.
• Strong experience in digital design, with hands‑on knowledge of Figma.
• Demonstrated success working with major global brands such as Apple, Google, or leading retail organisations.
• Experience in Financial Services (FS) and delivering solutions within top-tier banking environments.
• Highly self‑motivated, with the ability to lead initiatives independently and drive strategic outcomes.
• Strong understanding of architectural frameworks and methodologies (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.

This is a 9 Month Maternity cover starting ASAP.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.