Senior UX Designer

AJ Bell plc; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment platform in the UK seeks a Senior UX Designer to take a prominent role in their Advised UX Team, contributing designs for award-winning platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in UX, preferably within financial services, excelling in problem-solving and collaboration. This role will focus on enhancing user experiences while ensuring the platform evolves to meet user needs. A hybrid working model is implemented, with a strong emphasis on team connection and support for all employees.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

26 days holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Discretionary bonus scheme

Health Cash Plan

Free gym membership

Personal development programmes

Social calendar events

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience in a UX role.
• Deep understanding of user psychology and accessibility.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning of design initiatives.
• Create and maintain components in a Figma library.
• Oversee usability testing processes.

Skills

Creativity

Strong collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Confidence in communication

Expertise in Figma

Understanding of user psychology

Accessibility expertise

Experience mentoring team members

Tools

Figma

Job description

To further our expansion, we are now recruiting for a Senior UX Designer to play a prominent role in our Advised UX Team, producing designs for our award‑winning platforms. Reporting directly to the Lead UX Designer, you will provide senior‑level design expertise across our AJ Bell Touch platform.

We are looking for someone with a minimum of 7 years experience in UX, ideally with a background in financial services. You’ll have a strong passion for solving complex problems and the ability to collaborate, influence, and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders. The AJ Bell Touch platform is in its early stages and newly launched to the market. This role will focus on responding to user feedback, developing core functionality, and creatively exploring new features that differentiate the platform from competitors. You will play a key role in shaping the product’s evolution, designing with the future of financial advice in mind and ensuring the platform remains dynamic, adaptable, and scalable as it grows. Over time, you’ll take ownership of AJ Bell Touch’s experience, shaping its future and becoming a trusted expert that others look to for guidance and leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Design leadership: Help lead the strategic planning of design initiatives, aligning design efforts with broader business goals and shaping our overall design strategy.
• Creativity: Demonstrate expertise in creating seamless user experiences across both desktop and mobile.
• Remain hands‑on in design: You will be an expert in your craft, designing every day and leading by example.
• Design Systems: Create and maintain components in a Figma library, contribute to design guidelines and component libraries, and help iterate on ideas.
• Collaboration: Work with anyone to build and nurture team collaboration.
• Decision making: Make informed and strategic decisions in the design process, balancing user needs, business considerations, and creative goals.
• Research: Oversee comprehensive usability testing processes, utilising quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
• Communications: Effectively communicate design ideas, rationales, and strategies clearly and persuasively to various audiences.
• Advocacy: Champion UX across the wider business, showcasing UX opportunities.
• Mentorship: Inspire and motivate team members, providing guidance and coaching.

What You’ll Have

• Naturally creative
• Confident communicator
• Strong collaboration skills
• Passionate
• Business acumen
• Brand awareness
• Troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a UX role
• Expertise in prototyping software (Figma)
• Deep understanding of user psychology
• Accessibility expertise
• Experience guiding other team members
• Expertise juggling multiple projects
• Naturally inquisitive
• Self‑motivated and ambitious

About Us

AJ Bell is one of the fastest‑growing investment platform businesses in the UK, offering award‑winning solutions for professional financial advisers and DIY investors. With over 644,000 customers managing more than £103.3 billion in assets, we continuously strive to make investing easier. As a FTSE 250 company listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange since 2018, we have a global presence and a commitment to excellence.

Our Perks And Benefits

• Competitive starting salary
• Starting holiday entitlement of 26 days, increasing with length of service
• Holiday buy‑and‑sell scheme
• Pension schemes with matched contributions up to 7%
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual free share awards scheme
• Buy As You Earn (BAYE) scheme
• Health Cash Plan via Medicash
• Discounted private healthcare and dental plan
• Free gym membership and on‑site gym classes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike loan scheme and sick pay+ pledge
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Discounted nursery fees at Kids Planet on Exchange Quay
• Travel season ticket loans
• Death in service scheme
• Dedicated time for proof‑of‑concepts and new tech assessment
• Support to attend conferences, events, and meet‑ups
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice
• Social calendar including monthly drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party, and more
• Parking at Exchange Quay
• Personal development programmes and ongoing technical training
• Professional qualification support and talent management programmes
• Peer recognition scheme with rewards and time off
• Monthly lunch and dinner leadership events
• Casual dress code and access to sponsorship benefits

Hybrid working

At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That’s why we offer a hybrid working model, with a minimum of 50% of working time spent in the office per month. New team members start with full‑time in‑office onboarding to build valuable relationships. AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, equal employment opportunities, and supporting the well‑being of all employees.