Job Description
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
Role Profile
Are you a passionate UX Designer looking to make a meaningful impact in the banking sector? We're seeking a talented UX Designer to join our dynamic team on a fixed-term contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape user experiences for our innovative banking applications, driving design solutions that engage and empower our customers.
Key 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:Utilize your strong understanding of UX principles to design intuitive, user-friendly mobile applications that meet user needs and enhance overall satisfaction.
- Service Design:Leverage your service design experience to create seamless experiences across various customer touchpoints, ensuring our services are cohesive and effective.
- Stakeholder Engagement:Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and 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 our design processes and user experiences.
Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your app-focused projects.
- Proficiency in Figma and other design tools.
- Comfort and confidence in running collaborative workshops and whiteboard sessions.
- Excellent communication skills, enabling 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, with a focus on enhancing user journeys and customer satisfaction.
Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.
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, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.
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.
As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note 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.
