UX Designer

Pontoon; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the United Kingdom seeks a skilled UX Designer to enhance user experiences. The role involves using Figma to create engaging and accessible designs, advocating for inclusivity, and closely collaborating with product development teams. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a solid background in user experience design. This position also offers a chance to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment, shaping the future of banking for millions of users. Flexible work arrangements with two days a week on site are included.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in User Experience and Interaction Design.
• Hands-on use of Figma in daily tasks.
• Ability to deliver well-structured design files.

Responsibilities

• Craft end-to-end user experiences with a central design system.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on projects.
• Support design implementation with engineering teams.

Skills

Figma

Visual Design

Prototyping skills

User research interpretation

Communication skills

Accessibility advocacy

Tools

Sketch

InVision

Adobe XD

Axure

Job description

Job Title

UX Designer

Duration

6 months – possibility for extension

Location

Edinburgh – New Uberior House (2 days a week on site)

Salary

Circa £83‑85k per annum

What We're Looking For

• Hands‑on use of Figma every day
• Deliver well‑structured, organised design files using the corporate design system
• Translate product requirements into high‑quality UX designs
• Work closely with Product Owners, Developers, Researchers, Content Designers and Service Designers
• Strong background in User Experience and Interaction Design, with a flair for Visual Design
• Excellent prototyping and layout skills; articulate vision to both internal customers and development teams
• Familiarity with complex landscapes, preferably within financial services
• Collaborative mindset, ready to work with a multidisciplinary team
• Advocacy for customer inclusivity and accessibility, ensuring designs are user‑friendly for all backgrounds and abilities
• Proficiency in Figma and other prototyping software (Sketch, InVision, Axure, Adobe XD)
• Ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative research to inform design
• Excellent communication skills to ensure designs meet specifications and are usable by a broad range of users

What You’ll Be Doing

• Craft engaging end‑to‑end user experiences, utilising a central design system for a seamless journey
• Bring designs to life with Figma, Sketch, InVision, Axure, and Adobe XD
• Balance business requirements with user needs, gathering insights from user research to align stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Developers, Researchers, Content Designers and Service Designers
• Support implementation through build and release, ensuring accurate execution alongside engineering teams
• Advocate for customer inclusivity and accessibility, creating designs that cater to a diverse audience

Why Join Us

At our client’s organisation – a leading bank with over 30 million customers – you will be part of a culture that values creativity and professional growth. With significant investment in innovation and an ambitious strategy, you’ll work in an environment that encourages you to shape banking for millions of users.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited about shaping user experiences in a fast‑paced, supportive environment, we encourage you to apply. Bring your creativity, passion, and skills to help redefine banking for our customers.

Apply Now!

Embrace this opportunity to drive design excellence and customer satisfaction in the financial services sector. We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to the table!

Equal Opportunity

We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.