Freelance Product Designer

Freelance Product Designer - Retail Banking (Mobile)

£570 per day (Inside IR35) | 6 Months | Hybrid - Farringdon, London

We're hiring a Freelance Product Designer to join a major UK retail banking programme focused on mobile‑first digital experiences for a digital transformation agency.

This is a full‑time contract (5 days per week) for an initial 6 months, with strong potential to extend. You'll be working hybrid – 3 days per week on‑site in Farringdon (mandatory).

This role is Inside IR35 (Umbrella only – no Ltd or Sole Traders).

You'll be designing customer‑facing mobile banking experiences within a complex, regulated environment. This is a balanced role with a 50/50 split across UX and UI, requiring strong end‑to‑end product design capability.

You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, cross‑functional teams, and established design systems to deliver high‑quality, scalable digital solutions.

• Strong experience in retail banking or financial services
• Proven track record designing mobile‑first digital products
• Highly proficient in Figma (primary tool – used for ~90% of design work)
• Experience using Fig Jam for collaboration and workshops
• Confident delivering both UX and UI solutions
• Comfortable operating at Strong Manager level
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Experience working within structured design systems

Previous team management experience is beneficial but not essential – seniority and stakeholder influence are more important.

• Start date:
  
  Monday, 9th March
• Location:
  
  Farringdon, London
• Hybrid working: 3 days on‑site (required) – working 5 days a week
• Rate: £580 per day (all‑in, maximum)
• IR35:
  Inside IR35 (Umbrella only)
• Contract:
  
  6 months initial

If you're an experienced Product Designer with strong retail banking and mobile experience, and you're confident working in fast‑paced, regulated environments, we'd love to hear from you.

• Rates depend on experience and client requirements