Overview
Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions. Senor UI Designer M&G is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior UI Designer to join our Digital Experience Centre of Excellence (CoE) on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver best-in-class digital interfaces that support our customers, advisers, and internal teams. You will play a key role in elevating visual design standards, driving consistency across digital platforms, and translating complex business and regulatory requirements into intuitive, accessible, and engaging user interfaces. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of high-quality UI solutions across web and mobile platforms.
- Create pixel-perfect, accessible, and scalable interface designs aligned to brand and design system standards.
- Contribute to and evolving M&G's design system and component library.
- Translate complex user journeys, business requirements, and regulatory needs into clear and intuitive UI solutions.
- Collaborate closely with UX, research, product, engineering, and content teams throughout the design lifecycle.
- Present and articulate design rationale confidently to stakeholders at all levels.
- Work within agile product teams to deliver iterative improvements and enhancements.
- Ensure all designs meet accessibility (e.g., WCAG) and usability standards.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to other designers where appropriate.
- Support stakeholder management across business, compliance, risk and technology functions.
Key skills & experience
- Provide experience as a senior UI Designer, Digital Designer, or similar role.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating high quality work across responsive digital platforms (portfolio required to apply).
- Expert proficiency in modern design tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe Creative Suite).
- Strong understanding of design systems, component-based design, and scalable UI frameworks.
- Excellent visual design skills including typography, layout, colour theory, and interaction design.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels.
- Experience working in cross-functional agile teams.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide design direction and elevate quality standards.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Nice to have
- Experience working in financial services or within a regulated environment.
- Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive design principles.
- Experience working with enterprise-scale digital products.
Behaviours
- Audience-first mindset with a passion for human-centred design.
- Collaborative and team-orientated, able to work across disciplines.
- Confident communicator who can clearly explain design decisions.
- Proactive, self-starting, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and consistency.
- Resilient and adaptable when managing competing priorities.
- Committed to continuous improvement and learning.
To apply
Please submit your portfolio along with your CV.
Role details
- Work Level: Experienced Colleague
- Reporting to: Senior Digital Design Manager
- Closing date: 7 June 2026
- Location: Edinburgh or Stirling (Hybrid office 2 - 3 days per week)
- Recruiter: Phoebe Ewers
What we offer
At M&G, we're committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include: Pension scheme of 18% (Employer 13%, Employee 5%), Share Save and Share Incentive Plan, financial wellbeing and support services, and more. 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 extra days, plus Time Off When You Need It. Inspiring Families policy includes paid parental leave. Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness, and Life Assurance with family options. For more about life at M&G and full benefits, visit Life at M&G.
EEO & accessibility
We have a diverse, inclusive culture and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying due to a disability or additional need, please contact us at .