Vice President, Studio Design

BNY Mellon; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company in Manchester is seeking a Vice President, Senior User Experience Designer to join their team. The role involves planning user flows, managing project sizes, and delivering polished design solutions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in user experience, advanced Figma skills, and strong stakeholder management capabilities. This position offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation

Generous paid leaves

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in user experience or related discipline.
• Experience with design systems and component libraries.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, map out user flows and journeys, and identify research opportunities.
• Manage a range of project sizes and generate multiple solutions.
• Deliver polished work that addresses user and business needs.

Skills

User experience design

Advanced Figma skills

Stakeholder management

Service design

Education

Degree in user experience or a related discipline

Tools

Figma

Job description

Overview

Vice President, Senior User Experience Designer

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Senior User Experience Designer to join our Studio Design, Loans Enablement platform team. This role is located in Manchester, UK and will be working in a hybrid capacity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, map out user flows and journeys, and identify research opportunities.
• Collaborate within design systems and component libraries to master and advance your craft.
• Manage a range of project sizes, balancing time effectively and generating multiple solutions to problems.
• Take initiative to drive work forward, maintain open communication, and escalate issues when necessary.
• Anticipate challenges and proactively develop solutions.
• Communicate effectively and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Think strategically across problem sets and apply appropriate solutions.
• Work independently with minimal supervision on routine tasks and general guidance on new projects.
• Deliver polished work with great attention to detail that addresses user and business needs. Identify inconsistencies in user journeys and promote best practices, design system guidance, and high-quality deliverables.
• Advocate across functions to drive accountability, realign priorities when needed, and proactively contribute new solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in user experience, design, human-computer interaction, or a related discipline.
• Experience and passion for design systems and component libraries, including creation, maintenance, and governance.
• Enthusiasm for increasing efficiency and collaboration through design systems.
• Experience in service design, particularly creating internal tools for established users.
• Advanced Figma skills, including component creation, prototyping, and auto layout.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with both technical and non-technical individuals, with the ability to convey ideas professionally.
• Experience working in international companies is preferred.

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Awards

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune, 2025
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Our Benefits and Rewards

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.