Interaction Designer

Yorkshire Building Society; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider based in Leeds is seeking an experienced Interaction Designer to join their team for a major digital transformation project. The role focuses on creating inclusive designs for web and app channels. Candidates should have a strong background in UX/UI design, a portfolio showcasing their skills, and a desire to contribute to a collaborative environment. This position offers hybrid work and excellent benefits, including bonus opportunities and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Bonus up to 15% of eligible pay

Up to 11% pension contribution

Private medical insurance and healthcare plans

Discount portal access

Qualifications

• Proven track record of designing engaging digital experiences.
• Ability to turn complex business requirements into clear interactions.
• Curiosity, empathy, and creativity to solve users' problems.
• Ability to iterate ideas quickly in a create, test, and learn cycle.

Responsibilities

• Utilise UX and UI design skills at all stages of the design process.
• Work closely with User Research, Service Design and Content Design.
• Carry out usability testing and validation to improve designs.
• Contribute to the creativity culture of YBS.

Skills

UX and UI design

Prototyping

Usability testing

Design tools (Sketch, InVision, Figma, Adobe XD)

Communication skills

Tools

Design System

Job description

Are you an experienced Interaction Designer that wants to play your part in making some big changes that will benefit millions of customers? We have an exciting opportunity to join our team delivering a huge digital transformation project. Here at YBS we have an established team of design professionals supporting YBS transformation journey. We are driving the direction of our UCD practice with a real focus on inclusive design. We are expanding our team to support continued growth in our digital channels. Along with some fantastic benefits and a culture that is focussed on our customers and colleagues, you will be part of a collaborative and inclusive team.

Responsibilities

• Utilise your UX and UI design skills at all stages of the design process, including ideation, prototyping and UI design.
• Work closely with User Research, Service Design and Content Design to deliver high-quality designs across web and app channels.
• Carry out usability testing and other forms of validation to improve and iterate your designs.
• Contribute towards our creative culture by helping to drive awareness and understanding of design throughout YBS.

Qualifications

• and a proven track record of designing engaging digital experiences that meet the needs of the people that use them.
• An ability to take complex business requirements and turn them into simple, clear interactions and interfaces that delight customers.
• A portfolio showing your experience of bringing your ideas to life using design tools such as Sketch, InVision, Figma, Adobe XD.
• Experience of working with a Design System and developing experience patterns.
• Curiosity, empathy, and creativity getting to the heart of people’s needs, behaviours and motivations is your gift, and you use it to help solve their problems.
• An ability to produce and validate your ideas at speed; iterating your ideas in a create, test, and learn cycle.
• A willingness to learn and try new things—be it tools, techniques, or ways of working.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey ideas and opinions in a clear, thoughtful, and simple way.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role and onsite presence in our central Leeds offices.

We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies around your working hours, we can help make it work for you.

We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and a full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

Benefits

• Holiday: 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
• Bonus: When we reach our goals we reward everyone with an on-target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum of 15%).
• Pension: We contribute up to 11% into your YBS pension.
• Healthcare: Private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans to suit your life.
• My Benefits: Access to our self-service benefits portal for retail, hospitality and health discounts.