Junior UX Designer

Junior 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 or Salary is available for suitable candidates

Role Profile

We are currently seeking a Junior UX Designer for a financial services company. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the user experience of various digital initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with project management to gather requirements and understand the objectives of each initiative.
• Utilise your expertise to find end-to-end specifications for each component and create wireframes, user flows, and annotations.
• Develop fully thought-through UI visual designs that meet the needs of the project and enhance the user experience.
• Take a phased approach to the design roadmap, gradually adding complexity to the system as required.
• Ensure that the design aligns with our client's general design team and adheres to their design principles.

Requirements:

• Strong focus on UX, with the ability to prioritise user journeys and experiences over the actual look.
• Proficient experience using Figma.
• Background in finance is desirable, but not necessary, especially for candidates with experience in large organisations.
• Knowledge of authentication, security systems, and access management in a B2B environment is advantageous.
• Proficient in UX research methodologies, with a dedication to conducting thorough research for projects.
• Experience in managing stakeholders and leading projects from a UX perspective, considering both short-term deliverables and long-term vision.
• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work alongside designers in an enterprise space.
• A well-curated portfolio that showcases your previous work and demonstrates your ability to think critically about the user experience.

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.