UX Designer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established financial services organisation in Cardiff is seeking a UX Designer to create intuitive digital experiences. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design engaging and compliant user journeys that are centered on customer needs. Candidates should have a strong portfolio in user-centred design and experience with tools like Figma or Sketch. The role offers a salary range of £40,000 to £45,000 per annum, making it an attractive opportunity in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a UX Designer in regulated or complex environments.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centred design thinking.
• Confident working with both technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design user-centred experiences across web and digital platforms.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and journey mapping.
• Produce wireframes, prototypes, and design documentation.

Skills

User-centred design thinking

Strong problem-solving

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Job description

About the role

We're partnering with a well-established financial services organisation in Cardiff that's looking to hire a UX Designer to help shape intuitive, accessible, and customer-focused digital experiences.

You’ll work closely with product, technology, and compliance teams to design user journeys that are not only engaging, but also clear, secure, and aligned with regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Design user-centred experiences across web and digital platforms
• Translate complex financial information into clear, intuitive user journeys
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and journey mapping
• Produce wireframes, prototypes, and design documentation
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders
• Ensure designs meet accessibility standards (WCAG) and compliance guidelines
• Contribute to and evolve design systems and UX best practice

About you

• Proven experience as a UX Designer, ideally within regulated or complex environments
• Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centred design thinking
• Experience with UX tools such as Figma, Sketch, or similar
• Solid understanding of usability, accessibility, and interaction design
• Confident working cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams
• Detail-oriented with a strong problem-solving mindset

Salary

• £40,000-£45,000 pa