Product Designer (UX)

Our client, a leading asset manager, is currently looking to onboard a product designer on an initial 12-month contract to focus on enhancing their website.

Location: Manchester (3 days onsite)

Day Rate: £500 PAYE (DOE)

This role requires a multidisciplinary designer with strong expertise in content design, user experience, and accessibility. You’ll work collaboratively across teams to create clear, user-centered content and design solutions that communicate complex concepts in a simple, accessible way.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated understanding of government content guidelines (e.g., GOV.UK), content best practices, and writing for accessibility .
• Skilled in using Design Systems (such as Storybook and Figma) to build and maintain consistent prototypes and visual designs.
• Familiarity and, ideally, experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or similar content management systems.
• Ability to translate complex or technical information —particularly in financial or investment contexts—into clear, plain English.
• Experience producing a range of content types, including microcopy, conversational interfaces, product marketing materials, and instructional content , with an adaptable tone and format depending on the medium.
• Contribution to research and discovery activities , including assisting with research plans, discussion guides, prototype creation, and synthesizing insights.
• Ownership of the design production and sign-off process , collaborating with product teams, business stakeholders, and compliance partners.
• Active engagement with key collaborators such as product managers, marketers, UX designers, developers, and subject matter experts across legal, compliance, business strategy, and customer services.
• Strong understanding of UX principles , the Double Diamond process , and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma , as this will be the main environment for creating and iterating design work.

Requirements:

• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, lean environment.
• Flexible in working style—able to adapt methods and collaboration approaches based on project type and team dynamics.
• Highly autonomous , capable of identifying priorities and driving work forward without needing detailed direction.
• Proactive and accountable , continuously looking for ways to contribute, improve processes, and add value.
• Naturally curious , eager to understand how products and operations work, and committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Builds trust and strong communication with other designers and teammates, fostering collaboration and alignment.
• Open-minded and team-oriented , valuing constructive feedback and engaging in thoughtful design discussions.
• Confident leading the design conversation —from conceptualization to running meetings, workshops, and engaging the right stakeholders to gather insights.
• Able to think strategically , understanding the broader impact of design decisions across the organization.