Senior UX designer

Pontoon; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment consultancy in the UK is looking for a creative UX Designer to join their dynamic team in Edinburgh. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to craft exceptional user experiences for millions of customers in the banking sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UX design, exceptional prototyping skills, and a commitment to inclusivity. You'll be responsible for designing user journeys and creating engaging prototypes using industry-standard tools. This is a six-month contract with the potential for extension.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Inclusive workplace culture

Supportive environment for diverse backgrounds

Qualifications

• Demonstrable background in User Experience/Interaction Design.
• Proven ability to take full ownership of Interaction Design projects.
• Excellent layout and prototyping skills.
• Ability to interpret research to inform design decisions.
• Experience in financial services or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end user experiences and journeys.
• Create interactive prototypes using design tools.
• Gather user insights to inform design decisions.
• Navigate technical constraints for optimal user experience.
• Ensure accessibility and inclusivity in design.

Skills

User Experience Design

Prototyping

User Research

Collaboration

Tools

Sketch

InVision

Figma

Adobe XD

Axure

Job description

Are you a creative UX Designer ready to make an impact? Join our dynamic team in the banking industry and help us craft exceptional user experiences for millions of customers!

Role: UX Designer

Duration: 6 Months (extension options)

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid 2 days in office)

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About Us

We are a leading organization in the UK banking sector, serving over 30 million customers with a commitment to transforming banking through innovative digital solutions. With a significant investment in our platforms and people, we're on a mission to create the best banking experience for all.

What You’ll Do

• Craft User Journeys: Skillfully design end-to-end experiences using components from a central design system, ensuring a cohesive and engaging journey for our users.
• Prototype with Flair: Bring your designs to life using tools like Sketch, InVision, Figma, Axure, or Adobe XD, creating interactive prototypes that wow stakeholders.
• Balance Needs: Gather user research and insights to align business requirements with user needs, advocating for what's right for our customers.
• Adapt & Guide: Navigate technical constraints while providing guidance on the best possible user experience across various platforms.
• Champion Inclusivity: Ensure designs are accessible and inclusive for customers of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience: Demonstrable background in User Experience/Interaction Design, preferably with a focus on app development.
• Ownership: Proven ability to take full ownership of Interaction Design projects.
• Prototyping Skills: Excellent layout and prototyping skills you can clearly articulate to internal teams.
• Research Insight: Ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative research to inform your design decisions.
• Complex Landscape Familiarity: Ideally, experience in financial services or similar complex environments.
• Collaborative Spirit: A team player who thrives in multi-disciplinary teams and values customer inclusivity.

Why Join Us?

• Professional Development: Opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a team that reflects modern Britain and celebrates diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, and families.
• Supportive Environment: We are disability positive and will accommodate reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process.

If you're ready to take your UX design career to new heights and play a key role in shaping the future of banking, we want to hear from you! Apply Now!

Candidates will ideally evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.