At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead UX design projects, mentor designers, and influence product direction.
- Company: A leading UK digital platform focused on customer experience and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and a collaborative culture.
- Other info: Opportunity for significant impact in a mature UX team.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of digital experiences.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in UX design with leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 64000 - 78000 £ per year.
Location: Manchester / Leeds (Hybrid, 3 days office based)
Salary: £64,000 - £78,000 per annum (10-month FTC)
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Experience Required: 8+ years UX Design experience, including Principal, Lead, Staff or equivalent senior-level roles
Domain Experience: Complex digital products and customer journeys. Financial services experience beneficial but not essential.
About the Business
Our client is a leading UK-based digital platform operating within a regulated environment. Serving hundreds of thousands of customers nationwide, the organisation is undergoing a significant digital transformation focused on improving customer experiences, accessibility, and product innovation. With an established UX function comprising designers, researchers, and design system specialists, the business has built a collaborative culture centred around continuous learning, knowledge sharing, inclusivity, and user-centred design.
The Role
This is a 10-month maternity cover position for an experienced UX Design Principal to join a mature and highly regarded UX team. Reporting into the UX Design Manager, you will operate as one of the most senior individual contributors within the design function, providing strategic design leadership while remaining hands-on in delivery. You will work across multiple product squads, champion accessibility and design system adoption, mentor designers, and help shape the future direction of complex digital experiences. The successful candidate will be expected to make an immediate impact, confidently influencing stakeholders, advocating for user-centred design, and driving high-quality UX outcomes from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- UX Leadership
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