UX Designer

Adecco; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced UX Designer for a 6-month contract role based in London. This position involves designing intuitive mobile applications for innovative banking solutions and requires proven UX design experience along with proficiency in tools like Figma. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills. The role offers a hybrid work model, requiring 2 days a week on-site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in UX design with a strong portfolio.
• Comfortable running collaborative workshops and brainstorming sessions.
• Ability to work within a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaborative ideation sessions to brainstorm design ideas.
• Design user-friendly mobile applications based on UX principles.
• Create seamless customer experiences across touchpoints.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather feedback and insights.
• Develop wireframes and prototypes, conducting usability tests.
• Stay updated with industry trends to enhance design processes.

Skills

UX design experience

Proficiency in Figma

Workshop facilitation

Excellent communication

Understanding of product development

Experience in service design

Job description

Overview

UX Designer (Contract) – Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension). Location: London/Hybrid (2 days per week on site). Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape user experiences for our innovative banking applications, driving design solutions that engage and empower our customers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborative Ideation: Lead and facilitate whiteboard sessions to brainstorm ideas, ensuring all voices are heard and valued in the design process.
• User-Centric Design: Design intuitive, user-friendly mobile applications that meet user needs and enhance overall satisfaction using strong UX principles.
• Service Design: Create seamless experiences across various customer touchpoints, ensuring services are cohesive and effective.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with cross-functional teams (product managers, developers, marketing) to gather insights and feedback, keeping stakeholders informed and involved throughout the design process.
• Prototyping and Testing: Develop wireframes, prototypes, and user flows, conducting usability testing to refine designs based on real user feedback.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, proactively seeking opportunities to enhance design processes and user experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing app-focused projects.
• Proficiency in Figma and other design tools.
• Comfort and confidence in running collaborative workshops and whiteboard sessions.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• A solid understanding of product development processes and the ability to work within a team-oriented environment.
• Experience in service design, focusing on enhancing user journeys and customer satisfaction.
• Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Application & Process

If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role, apply now to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.

We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP; however, we will contact you further if more applicants are needed or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants regardless of ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status. We respect and appreciate people of all backgrounds and experiences in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.