Visual Designer (Design System Specialist)
Job Title: Visual Designer (Design System Specialist)
Contract Length: 6 Months (with possibility for extension)
Location: Edinburgh Princes Exchange (2 days a week onsite)
Status: Inside IR35
Working Pattern: Full Time
About the Client:
Join a leading UK banking organisation known for its innovative digital services and commitment to customer-centric solutions. With a multi-channel approach and significant investment in technology, this client is dedicated to transforming the banking experience for over 30 million customers.
Overview
We are seeking a Visual Designer (Design System Specialist) to join the Experience Design team, collaborating with designers, researchers, and strategists to design scalable, consistent digital experiences.
Responsibilities
* Your Role Will Involve:
* Creative Problem Solving: Use design expertise to simplify complex challenges and enhance user experiences.
* Asset Creation: Design production assets, infographics, logos, and engaging interfaces for web and mobile applications.
* Digital Experience Design: Create captivating digital journeys and elevate everyday interactions.
* Design System Mastery: Scale and refine the digital design system to ensure consistency across platforms.
* Prototyping: Bring designs to life using Figma and other prototyping tools.
* Collaboration: Work within agile teams to define project priorities and visualise outcomes.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with design teams and senior decision-makers to align objectives with customer needs.
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* Design System Leadership: Experience in building and evolving design systems that support scalable and consistent product design across iOS, Android, and web. Define and manage design tokens (colours, typography, spacing, motion) that translate brand UI.
* Figma Expertise: Mastery of Figma, including advanced usage for creating reusable and accessible components.
* Guideline Documentation: Ability to document usage best practices for designers and developers.
* Visual Design Experience: Demonstrable experience creating experience-led brand digital journeys and strong visual design capabilities.
* Collaborative Mindset: A desire to learn and support a busy multi-disciplinary team.
* Energy and Enthusiasm: A passion for visual design and a drive to innovate.
* Excellent Communication Skills: Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate designs effectively to developers and senior leaders.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a dynamic team that values creativity and innovation.
* Contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of banking.
* Opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment.
If this exciting opportunity resonates with you, even if your skills don’t perfectly match the job description, we encourage you to apply. We’d love to hear from you.
Bring your visual design expertise to a place where it truly matters. Apply today!
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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Retail and Banking
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