Product Designer; UX

Our client, a leading asset manager, is recruiting a Product Designer on a 12‑month contract to enhance their website. This role focuses on content design, user experience, and accessibility with onsite work in Manchester (3 days per week).

• Understand government content guidelines (e.g., ) and create accessible writing.
• Use Design Systems such as Storybook and Figma to build consistent prototypes and visual designs.
• Work with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or similar CMS.
• Translate complex financial or investment information into clear plain English.
• Create microcopy, conversational interfaces, product marketing materials, and instructional content in an adaptable tone.
• Assist in research & discovery: research plans, discussion guides, prototypes, insights synthesis.
• Own design production and sign‑off process, collaborating with product, marketing, dev, compliance.
• Engage with product managers, marketers, UX designers, developers, and subject‑matter experts across legal, compliance, strategy, and customer services.
• Apply UX principles, Double Diamond process, and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Produce designs in Figma, the primary design tool.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Adapt collaboration methods to project type and team dynamics.
• Work autonomously, setting priorities and driving work forward.
• Be proactive and accountable, continuously improving processes.
• Stay curious, seeking understanding of products and operations.
• Build trust and strong communication within design teams.
• Be open‑minded and team‑oriented, valuing feedback and thoughtful discussions.
• Lead design conversations from concept to workshops and stakeholder meetings.
• Think strategically, understanding design decisions' broader impact.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior
• Employment type:
  
  Contract
• Function:
  Design and Marketing
• Industry: Investment Management, Financial Services