Visual Designer

Pontoon Solutions; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pontoon Solutions is seeking a talented Visual/UI Designer to shape a youth-focused digital savings proposition in fintech. You will translate research into compelling UI concepts and high-fidelity designs, collaborating with the Squad Lead, UX Designer and User Researcher to validate insights and deliver impactful artifacts.

Ideal candidates have strong visual craft, experience presenting to senior stakeholders, and a track record in large organisations.

Qualifications

• Portfolio showing UI/visual design for digital products.
• Ability to translate research into design concepts.
• Experience presenting to senior stakeholders in complex environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Shape visual and UI direction for a youth-focused savings proposition.
• Translate research into clear concepts, journeys, and high-fidelity designs.
• Collaborate with Squad Lead, UX Designer, and User Researcher.
• Deliver polished interfaces for senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Balance strategic thinking with hands-on design delivery.
• Use AI-enabled design tools to support exploration while maintaining quality.

Skills

UI Design

Visual Design

Research Translation

Stakeholder Management

Presentation to Stakeholders

Team Collaboration

AI in Design

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Prototyping

Job description

Working Pattern: 2 days per week in the office

Are you a talented Visual / UI Designer ready to make an impact in the dynamic world of financial services? Our client, a leading organisation in the fintech industry, is seeking an innovative designer to help shape a new digital proposition aimed at younger customers and families. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a strategic initiative focused on financial education and habit-building experiences for children and parents!

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape the visual and UI direction for a youth-focused digital savings proposition.
• Translate existing research and strategic insights into clear visual concepts, user journeys, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs.
• Collaborate closely with the Squad Lead, UX Designer, and User Researcher to validate assumptions and convert insights into tangible design artefacts.
• Balance strategic thinking with hands‑on design delivery, ensuring the proposition is compelling and feasible.
• Create high‑quality visual outputs suitable for presentation to senior stakeholders, articulating the rationale and intended customer impact behind design decisions.
• Collaborate effectively across technology, marketing, and design teams within a complex matrix environment.
• Utilise prototyping and AI-enabled design tools to enhance exploration while maintaining visual quality.

Required Skills & Experience:

• A strong portfolio showcasing high‑quality UI/visual design for digital products, with clear evidence of impact.
• Excellent visual craft, including layout, hierarchy, and interaction patterns, with the ability to create polished, production‑quality interfaces.
• Experience in translating research and insights into compelling concepts and product experiences.
• Confidence in presenting design thinking and recommendations to senior stakeholders in high‑scrutiny environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Proven success in large, complex organisations with multidisciplinary teams.
• Background as a UI Designer or Visual Designer, with a focus on consumer digital products for younger audiences, families, or financial services.
• Familiarity with AI in professional design workflows, showcasing strong judgement and quality control.

Success Profile:

The ideal candidate will blend strategic design thinking with exceptional visual execution. They will thrive in a programme with established research and foundations, swiftly transforming knowledge into high-quality product artefacts and UI designs. A calm, credible presence under pressure, confident with senior stakeholders, and effective in a matrix environment is essential for success.

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.

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.