We are seeking a talented and experienced Lead UX/UI Designer to join our growing team of problem solvers at Barclays who thrive on crafting intuitive digital products that meet user needs, business requirements, and technical constraints. You will create alignment by working collaboratively with cross-functional product teams to launch or enhance products and features.
Essential skills required to carry out the role of a Lead UX/UI Designer include but are not limited to:
* User Research: Conducting research to understand user needs, behaviours, and pain points to inform design decisions.
* Prototyping & Interaction Design: Creating wireframes and interactive prototypes to visualise and test design concepts that enable users to achieve their objectives with minimal friction.
* Visual Design: Applying principles of colour theory, typography, responsive design, and layout, while adhering to accessibility standards and guidelines, to create interfaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional.
* User & Usability Testing: Conducting tests to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the design, and making iterative adjustments based on feedback.
Some other desirable skills include:
* Education: Degree in UX/UI Design, Interaction Design, Digital Media, or a related field.
* Experience: Prior work as a UX/UI Designer in heavily regulated environments, preferably financial services, and experience in Agile environments.
* Technical Skills: Knowledge of HTML/CSS and front-end development concepts.
* Ethical Design: Experience in conducting and applying ethical design practices, with an understanding of privacy and security implications in digital product delivery.
You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, business acumen, strategic thinking, as well as job-specific technical skills.
This role is based in Glasgow.
Purpose of the role:
To create user-centred and visually appealing designs for digital banking products by conducting user research, designing user interfaces and experiences, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring continuous improvement.
Accountabilities:
* Execution of user research and usability tests to understand customer needs and integrate feedback into banking products and services.
* Creation of intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for digital banking platforms and applications for a seamless and engaging user experience.
* Design and maintenance of visually appealing and consistent user interfaces that align with the bank's brand identity and design guidelines across digital products.
* Creation of wireframes and interactive prototypes for visualisation and testing of product concepts and features before development.
* Accessibility considerations to ensure that designs comply with accessibility standards and guidelines.
* Monitoring of industry trends, design best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously improve design quality and innovation.
Vice President Expectations:
* Contribute to or set strategy, drive requirements, and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/processes; deliver continuous improvements.
* If managing a team, define jobs and responsibilities, plan for the department’s future needs, and counsel employees on performance.
* If in a leadership role, demonstrate clear leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive.
* Advise key stakeholders on functional and cross-functional areas of impact and alignment.
* Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
* Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls.
* Collaborate with other areas for business-aligned support to keep up with business activity and strategies.
* Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought and extensive research.
* Build and maintain trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish key business objectives.
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge, and Drive.
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