Intermediate UX/UI Designer

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a talented and collaborative Intermediate UX/UI Designer to join our team.

POSITION INFO:
Intermediate UX\/UI Designer Industry: Financial Services \/ Banking Level: Intermediate Role Type: Contract Discipline: Enterprise Design \/ UX & UI Design We are looking for a talented and collaborative Intermediate UX\/UI Designer to join an enterprise design team within a large financial services environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing design activities within established frameworks, working closely with senior designers and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver intuitive, user-centred digital experiences that meet both customer needs and business objectives. This role requires a strong combination of UX\/UI design, user research, prototyping, interaction design and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to take design requirements from initial concept through to validated design solutions. Key Responsibilities UX\/UI & Interaction Design Create compelling visual and interaction design artefacts, including: UI layouts and interface elements Wireframes Mock-ups Prototypes High-level storyboards User flows Design specifications Translate business and user requirements into intuitive and effective digital experiences. Develop user experience flows and integrate these into prototypes, usage scenarios, navigation maps and other design documentation. Contribute to the development and maintenance of design elements, standards, specifications and reusable components. Ensure designs align with established design systems, UX principles and brand standards. User Research & Testing Conduct best-practice research to understand and improve UI and interaction design. Research emerging trends in: Visual design UI\/UX Interaction design Digital design technologies Conduct user research to identify customer needs, behaviours and pain points. Develop appropriate testing parameters to evaluate the effectiveness of the user experience. Use feedback and insights from user testing to continuously refine and improve designs. Conduct competitor research and use findings to inform design recommendations. Business & Customer Alignment Understand project scope, requirements and business objectives. Develop innovative design solutions aligned with business goals and UX metrics. Balance user needs, technical constraints and commercial objectives when developing solutions. Advocate for the end user throughout the design and development lifecycle. Ensure solutions deliver meaningful value to both the customer and the organisation. Stakeholder & Team Collaboration Communicate design concepts and recommendations clearly, both verbally and visually, to gain stakeholder alignment. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure designs are successfully developed and implemented. Work closely with senior designers, product teams, technology teams and business stakeholders. Present design thinking, research findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders. Contribute recommendations that enhance existing products, services and digital solutions. Work within agreed project scope and timelines to ensure deadlines are achieved. Required Skills & Experience The ideal candidate should demonstrate experience across: UX Design UI Design Interaction Design User-Centred Design Wireframing & Prototyping User Journey \/ User Flow Design User Research Usability Testing Design Systems Responsive \/ Digital Interface Design Competitor & Market Research Design Specifications Stakeholder Engagement Cross-functional Collaboration Customer Experience (CX) Experience working with modern UX\/UI design and prototyping tools such as Figma or equivalent platforms would be beneficial. Key Competencies We are looking for someone who: Has strong visual and interaction design capabilities. Can translate complex requirements into simple, intuitive user experiences. Demonstrates strong customer and user advocacy. Has excellent communication and presentation skills. Can collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Is comfortable receiving feedback and iterating on designs. Has strong research, analytical and problem-solving abilities. Understands the importance of consistency across enterprise design systems. Can manage multiple design deliverables within agreed timelines. Keeps up to date with global UX\/UI standards, methodologies and best practices. Qualifications A relevant qualification in one or more of the following would be advantageous: UX\/UI Design, Interaction Design, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) or a related discipline. A strong UX\/UI portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design work, research, wireframes, prototypes and final interface designs would be highly advantageous.