About the Role: We’re looking for a creative and user-centric Product Designer to join our team and help shape the future of digital products and experiences at VFX. You’ll work closely with Clients, Product, Engineering, and wider stakeholders to design intuitive, elegant, and impactful user experiences. This role is suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about solving real user problems, and is ready for a considerable step-up to spearhead the design function within the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and translate them into user-friendly designs. Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals for web and mobile applications. Conduct user research and usability testing to validate design decisions and inform the product roadmap. Create, maintain, and evolve design systems and component libraries. Advocate for design best practices and accessibility standards across the organisation. Iterate on designs based on feedback and data insights. Confidently present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders. Work closely with Product to define and implement A/B tests. Key Challenges: Operating across a broad spectrum of user interfaces during a phase of transition and consolidation. Balancing user needs with business goals and technical constraints. Designing for scalability across multiple platforms and user types. Navigating ambiguity in early-stage product development. Ensuring consistency while innovating within the design system. Managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Requirements
Strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions across multiple platforms
Be prepared to discuss examples of work you have delivered
Proficient in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite (we use Figma but are open-minded)
Solid understanding of UX principles, interaction design, and visual design
Experience working in agile product teams
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Comfortable with feedback and iterative design processes
Data-driven decision making with a strong bias to action
5+ years of experience in Product Design or UX/UI Design
Experience in B2B or SaaS Fintech environments is a plus
Proven experience creating and maintaining design systems
Strong user research skills, including planning and conducting studies
Skilled in user testing methodologies and applying insights to improve design
Familiarity with front-end development principles (HTML/CSS/JS) is a plus, but not required
Degree in Design, HCI, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is a bonus, but not mandatory
Experience with modern agile management tools, such as Jira, Confluence, Notion, etc.