UX Designer

Pontoon; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment consultancy is looking for a talented UX Designer in Edinburgh to join their innovative team and shape digital card experiences. The role involves crafting end-to-end user experiences, utilizing design tools like Figma, and collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in UX and Visual Design, excellent prototyping skills, and a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in design. Competitive salary between £83k-£85k p.a.

Qualifications

• Strong background in User Experience and Interaction Design.
• Ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative research.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Craft engaging end-to-end user experiences.
• Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Support work through to build and release.

Skills

Working hands-on in Figma

User Experience Design

Prototyping skills

Customer inclusivity

Collaborative mindset

Tools

Figma

Sketch

InVision

Axure

Adobe XD

Job description

Job Title: UX Designer

Duration: 6 months - possibility for extension

Location: Edinburgh, New Uberior House (2 days week on site)

Salary: Circa 83-85k/Annum

Are you ready to make a real impact in the financial services industry? Our client is on the lookout for a talented UX Designer to join their innovative Cards Lab UX team in Edinburgh! This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of digital card experiences and wallets, working on the integration of a cutting‑edge digital wallet platform.

What We're Looking For:

• Working hands‑on in Figma every day
• Deliver well‑structured, organised design files using an existing corporate design system
• Translate defined 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, with the ability to articulate your vision to both internal customers and development teams.
• Familiarity with complex landscapes, preferably within financial services.
• A collaborative mindset, ready to work closely with a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Strong 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 both quantitative and qualitative research to inform your design process.
• Excellent communication skills to ensure designs meet specifications and can be used by a broad range of users.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Craft an engaging end‑to‑end user experience, utilising a central design system to create a seamless journey.
• Bring your designs to life with tools like 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 your work through to build and release, ensuring accurate implementation 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, you will be part of a leading bank with over 30 million customers and a commitment to transforming the digital banking experience. With significant investment in innovation and an ambitious strategy, you'll be in an environment that values creativity and encourages professional growth.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're excited about the prospect of shaping user experiences in a fast‑paced, supportive environment, we encourage you to apply! Bring your creativity, passion, and skills to our client's team and help redefine banking for millions.

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!

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. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.