Experience Designer

Realtime Recruitment; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organisation in financial services is seeking an experienced Experience Designer for a 6-month contract. This role involves leading the design process for complex digital products, collaborating with teams, and promoting user-first design principles. Candidates should have a strong portfolio and experience in UX/UI design, especially within regulated industries.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as UX/UI Designer.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating complex digital product design.
• Expert in Figma; knowledge of Sketch and Adobe is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design process, from concept to high-fidelity UI.
• Create user flows, wireframes, and design specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to design system.

Skills

User-Centered Design

Collaboration

Proficiency in Figma

Responsive Design

Usability Principles

Agile Environment Experience

Interest in AI Tools

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketch

Axure

Job description

Experience Designer – 6 Month Contract

I am working with a leading global organisation in the financial services sector that is looking for an experienced UX/UI Designer to join their digital design team on a contract basis. This is a great opportunity to shape impactful digital experiences across a wide range of platforms and products.

What you will do:

• Lead the end-to-end design process, from concept through to high-fidelity UI and interaction design.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product owners, developers, analysts, and content strategists.
• Create user flows, wireframes, journey maps and design specifications, covering all edge cases and states.
• Apply user-centred design methods, using data, research and feedback to inform and iterate on solutions.
• Contribute to the growth and maintenance of a design system.
• Promote consistent, accessible, and user-first design principles throughout all work.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in UX/UI or product design roles.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality, considered design work on complex digital products.
• Expert-level proficiency in Figma; additional tools such as Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite or Axure also valued.
• Deep understanding of usability principles, responsive design and interaction best practices.
• Experience working in agile environments and with remote, cross-regional teams.
• An interest in emerging design tools, including those powered by AI, is welcome.

Desirable experience:

• Background in financial services or other regulated industries.
• Experience working with and contributing to large-scale design systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present and explain design rationale confidently.

This role is offered as a six-month day rate contract (inside IR35), with a hybrid working arrangement requiring three days per week on site.

To apply or learn more, please get in touch with Fionnghuala Mullan at Realtime Recruitment for a confidential discussion.