Senior UX Designer & Design Systems Lead

AJ Bell plc; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment platform company based in Manchester is seeking a Senior UX Designer to enhance their award-winning platform. The successful candidate will take on design leadership, demonstrate creativity in user experience, and mentor team members. A minimum of 7 years of UX experience is essential, along with expertise in design tools like Figma. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and a supportive culture focused on employee well-being and professional development.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing with service

Pension schemes with matched contributions

Discretionary bonus scheme

Free gym membership

Ongoing technical training

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a UX role.
• Expert in prototyping software (Figma).
• Deep understanding of user psychology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning of design initiatives.
• Design seamless user experiences for desktop and mobile.
• Conduct comprehensive usability testing processes.

Skills

Creativity

Business acumen

Problem-solving skills

Ability to guide team members

Accessibility expertise

User psychology understanding

Education

7+ years experience in UX

Tools

Figma

Job description

A leading investment platform company based in Manchester is seeking a Senior UX Designer to enhance their award-winning platform. The successful candidate will take on design leadership, demonstrate creativity in user experience, and mentor team members. A minimum of 7 years of UX experience is essential, along with expertise in design tools like Figma. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and a supportive culture focused on employee well-being and professional development.