Contract Senior UI Designer - B2B News & Data - £500 per day Outside IR35
A global information and intelligence business is seeking a Senior UI Designer to play a pivotal role in building the next generation of business intelligence tools for the private equity industry. This is a unique opportunity to shape a new design language and system from the ground up, directly influencing the visual identity and user experience of professional tools used by investors and fund managers worldwide.
The Role
The Senior UI Designer will be an integral part of a forward-thinking product team, collaborating with experienced designers, researchers, and product managers. They will take ownership of developing and maintaining an enterprise-level design system, ensuring consistency and usability across a suite of data-rich, professional tools.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the creation and maintenance of a scalable design system, including tokens and reusable components.
* Set best practices in Figma, with organised files, auto-layout mastery, and handoff-ready specs for engineering teams.
* Produce high-fidelity, interactive prototypes to support user testing and stakeholder communication.
* Ensure technical fluency by designing with an awareness of modern frameworks (e.g., JS, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap).
* Deliver visually compelling, functional interfaces that reflect and elevate the company’s brand identity.
Your Profile
* Proven experience contributing to and maintaining enterprise-level design systems.
* Expert knowledge of Figma, including auto-layout, component structuring, and handoff workflows.
* Strong skills in prototyping and visual storytelling for stakeholder engagement.
* A solid understanding of front-end technologies, ensuring seamless translation of designs into code.
* A portfolio showcasing functional, elegant interfaces that embody brand identity.