Lead UX Designer

WHO WE ARE:

interactive investor is an award-winning investment platform that puts its customers in control of their financial future.

We’ve been helping investors for over 25 years. We’ve seen market highs and lows and been resilient throughout. We’re now the UK’s number one flat-fee investment platform, with assets under administration approaching £55 billion and over 400,000 customers.

For a simple, flat monthly fee we provide a secure home for your pensions, ISAs and investments. We offer a wide choice of over 40,000 UK and international investment options, including shares, funds, trusts and ETFs.

We also bring impartial, expert content from our award-winning financial journalists, highly engaged community of investors, and daily newsletters and insights.

WHAT WE STAND FOR:

It’s simple … we want our customers to feel confident and in control, for interactive investor to go from strength to strength, and for ii to be a workplace where we can all thrive. Our customer-driven approach and bold values sit at the heart of this. We are honest, straight-talking and transparent with our customers and our colleagues. We are decisive and take ownership of what we say and deliver. We are ambitious and passionate about what we believe is right for our customers, our teams, ourselves and interactive investor.

We are seeking an experienced and talented Lead UX Designer to join our dynamic and innovative team. As the Lead UX Designer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the user experience of our products and services. You will be responsible for leading a team of UX designers, driving user-centric design principles, and creating intuitive and engaging experiences for our customers.

Responsibilities:

Lead a team of UX designers, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to help them deliver high-quality designs

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including UX Writers, UX Researchers, product managers, products analysts, engineers, and other stakeholders, to define and understand user requirements and business goals.

Conduct user research alongside UX Researchers, usability testing, and other UX activities to gather insights and inform design decisions

Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to communicate design concepts and interactions effectively.

Design and iterate on user interfaces that are visually appealing, functional, and usable across different devices and platforms

Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and pattern libraries to ensure consistency and coherence in our products.

Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously improve the user experience of our products

Champion user-centric design principles throughout the organization and advocate for the needs and preferences of our users

Collaborate with other design disciplines, such as visual design, motion design, and interaction design, to create cohesive and delightful user experiences

Must have :

Proven experience as a UX designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design work and thought process.

Experience in leading and mentoring a team of UX designers, providing feedback, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive design culture.

Proficiency in design tools (We use Figma)

Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, usability, and accessibility standards.

Ability to conduct user research, usability testing, and other UX activities to inform design decisions.

Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex problems and create elegant solutions.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and rationale to diverse audiences.

Experience with responsive web design, mobile app design, and/or other digital platforms.

Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.

Passion for staying updated with the latest design trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies

We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, a collaborative and inclusive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a passionate and experienced UX designer looking to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you!