Lead UX Designer

Job Purpose

We’re looking for someone who can delight end-users by creating world-class user experiences and exploring different approaches to solve user problems. We are a team of dynamic designers, creatives, researchers, and product managers who look to re-invent banking, financial services, and innovation.

Job Responsibilities

Design user experience solutions for products and service lines based on established design principles and in accordance with the bank’s strategy, practices, and guidelines.

Taking responsibility for translating product requirements into imaginative user-focused design concepts.

Working closely with product and development colleagues on the UX design vision and advocating UX across your team and the wider business.

Test and gather user experience data in accordance with established research plans.

Lead highly complex projects across multiple platforms.

Review and evaluate project activities for compliance with guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and design.

Suggesting improvements to the current design process that would help benefit the wider team.

Job Competencies

Ability to effectively communicate user experience data, design proposals, and product specifications.

Execution of information architecture, wireframes, prototypes, and graphical style guides.

Strong understanding of Human-Computer Interaction.

Exceptional time management skills along with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.

Able to work and learn quickly in a fast-paced, fun, and dynamic environment.

Job Requirements

Typically, 7+ years of experience in a bank or financial institution

Bachelor's or Master's degree in design, computing-related subject

Skilled with Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, and other design tools

Body of work demonstrating strong design process, interaction, and visual design skills

Prior experience as a Senior Designer or a related senior role