User Experience Designer

As a Senior UX Designer you will be contributing and holistically designing digital products across Citis Functions Technology Controls Organisation. Working with our Head of Design & UX for Controls and partnering with our Product and Engineering teams, you'll be applying your extensive skills and experience to create high quality designs in all stages of the UX design process - including discovery, ideation, wireframing, prototyping, testing and high-fidelity design.ResponsibilitiesWork closely with research, senior stakeholders, product managers and engineering teams to brainstorm and co-create ideas, approaches, and solutionsCreate wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using Figma, along with our established Design SystemEnsure that designs follow best practices and use research & testing to inform and validateConfidently challenge the status quo, encouraging all involved to address root causes to ensure the best outcome for usersApply a positive and constructive attitude when giving and receiving all feedbackDeliver high-quality design assets to the engineering team, along with clear guidance to ensure all aspects of the designs are fully understood.Provide ongoing support to engineering, with regular UX review checkpoints to ensure quality and that the system is being built as designedKeep up to date with the latest UX practices, innovations, and toolsEnsure all designs comply with ADA/WCAG standards for accessibilityDeliver on time, identifying and managing risks to ensure timelines are met, and escalating where neededLead by example, supporting, training and developing junior members of the team.Moderate conflicts between colleagues and/or stakeholders, guiding to constructive resolutionTake a leading role in the wider UX community, helping to define our standards and practicesRequired Skills, Experience and Competencies5-10 years of industry UX Design experienceStrong attention to detail, analytical skills and problem-solvingExperience on complex, enterprise-scale or consumer design projectsCreative flair and a good eye for designExcellent written and oral communication skillsOutstanding skills in professional design tools, such as: Figma, Sketch, AdobeXD, InVision.Experience working with, and contributing to, Design SystemsBachelors DegreeDesirable Skills, Experience and CompetenciesExperience in e-commerce/Internet/mobile spaceExperience with agile methodologyFinancial services industry and commercial banking experienceMasters degree