Senior UX Designer

Compare the Market; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a UX Designer to enhance web and app experiences. The role focuses on user-centred design, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior designers. The company promotes an inclusive culture, offering competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Private healthcare

Electric car scheme

Paid development days

Wellbeing and CSR days

Qualifications

• Experience in user-centred design with a strong portfolio.
• Ability to present work confidently.
• Strategic mind with hands-on design skills.

Responsibilities

• Championing a shift in design thinking focused on mobile app experiences.
• Delivering validated designs to stakeholders.
• Mentoring and supporting junior designers.

Skills

User-centred design

Mobile-first design

Collaboration

Communication

Data-driven approach

Job description

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At Compare the Market our purpose is to make great financial decision making a breeze for everyone, and that purpose drives us every day. It's why we're on a mission to create an automated quoting engine, with the simplest of experiences, wrapped in a brand everyone loves! We change lives by making it simple to switch and save money and that's why good things happen when you meerkat.

We'd love you to be part of our journey.

We're on the lookout for a UX Designer who lives and breathes intuitive, impactful design. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping web and app experiences that delight our users and make their journeys effortless. You'll bring design thinking to life, not just on screen, but across the company-putting the customer at the centre of everything we do.
Some of the great things you'll be doing:

• Championing a shift in design thinking, with a strong focus on mobile app experiences and beyond.
• Delivering and presenting well-defined, clearly communicated, and thoroughly validated designs to stakeholders at all levels.
• Using data, customer insights, and a healthy dose of creativity to solve real problems with elegant solutions.
• Defining strategic UX direction while crafting intuitive UI and interactions.
• Mentoring and supporting junior designers and acting as a trusted voice within the team.
• Advocating for our users across the business, keeping both the customer and the team front of mind.
• Collaborating effectively with colleagues in product, engineering, and across functions in Peterborough, London, and beyond.
• Giving and receiving feedback openly to continually raise the bar.
• Driving awareness and adoption of UX tools and services to embed user thinking across the business.

What we'd love to see from you:

• Experience in user-centred design, with a strong portfolio showcasing mobile-first and app design projects.
• The ability to confidently present your work and the thinking behind it.
• A strategic mind coupled with hands-on design skills-someone who can think big but also sweat the details.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills-you're a team player through and through.
• A passion for mentoring others and growing the UX craft across the business.
• A curious, data-driven approach, always looking for ways to improve and evolve your designs.

Everyone is welcome.
We have a culture of creativity. We approach our work passionately, improve constantly and celebrate our wins at every turn. We are an inclusive workplace, and our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic, whole selves to work. Everyone is welcome. Be you.

This means we're excited to hear from people with a range of skills, experiences, and ideas. We don't expect you to tick all the boxes but would love to hear what makes you great for this role.
Our people bring our purpose to life.
We champion a culture of innovation and challenge. There's something for everyone. We're a place of opportunity. You'll have the tools and autonomy to drive your own career, supported by a team of amazingly talented people.

And then there's our benefits. For us, it's not just about a competitive salary and hybrid working, we care about what matters to you. From a generous holiday allowance and private healthcare to an electric car scheme and paid development, wellbeing, and CSR days, we've pretty much got you covered!

We are committed to offering equal chances to you throughout the application process, so if you require any special adjustments to be made, please let us know. We will work with you to make any appropriate arrangements.