Product Designer (UX)

Bruin; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm in Manchester is seeking a mid-senior Product Designer on a 12-month contract. The role focuses on enhancing user experience and accessibility on their website. You will create content that meets government guidelines and engage with various stakeholders to produce effective designs. Experience with Figma and AEM is required, along with a proactive and strategic approach to design.

Qualifications

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Work autonomously, setting priorities and driving work forward.
• Think strategically, understanding broader impact of design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Create accessible writing following government content guidelines.
• Translate complex financial information into clear plain English.
• Engage with cross-functional teams such as product, marketing, and compliance.

Skills

Content design

User experience

Accessibility

Prototyping in Figma

Agile methodologies

Tools

Figma

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

Design Systems (e.g., Storybook)

Job description

Our client, a leading asset manager, is recruiting a Product Designer on a 12‑month contract to enhance their website. This role focuses on content design, user experience, and accessibility with onsite work in Manchester (3 days per week).

Responsibilities

• Understand government content guidelines (e.g., GOV.UK) and create accessible writing.
• Use Design Systems such as Storybook and Figma to build consistent prototypes and visual designs.
• Work with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or similar CMS.
• Translate complex financial or investment information into clear plain English.
• Create microcopy, conversational interfaces, product marketing materials, and instructional content in an adaptable tone.
• Assist in research & discovery: research plans, discussion guides, prototypes, insights synthesis.
• Own design production and sign‑off process, collaborating with product, marketing, dev, compliance.
• Engage with product managers, marketers, UX designers, developers, and subject‑matter experts across legal, compliance, strategy, and customer services.
• Apply UX principles, Double Diamond process, and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Produce designs in Figma, the primary design tool.

Requirements

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Adapt collaboration methods to project type and team dynamics.
• Work autonomously, setting priorities and driving work forward.
• Be proactive and accountable, continuously improving processes.
• Stay curious, seeking understanding of products and operations.
• Build trust and strong communication within design teams.
• Be open‑minded and team‑oriented, valuing feedback and thoughtful discussions.
• Lead design conversations from concept to workshops and stakeholder meetings.
• Think strategically, understanding design decisions' broader impact.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment type: Contract
• Function: Design and Marketing
• Industry: Investment Management, Financial Services