We are seeking a talented and experienced Lead UX/UI Designer, to join our growing team of problem solvers at Barclays who thrive on crafting intuitive digital products that meet user needs, business requirements, and technical constraints. You will create alignment by working collaboratively with cross-functional product teams to launch or enhance products and features.

Essential skills required to carry out the role of a Lead UX/UI Designer include but are not limited to: • Proven prior experience as a UX/UI or Product Designer, with a portfolio demonstrating relevant design work. • User Research: Conducting research to understand user needs, behaviours, and pain points to inform design decisions. • Prototyping & Interaction Design: Creating wireframes and interactive prototypes to visualise and test design concepts that enable users to achieve their objectives with minimal friction. • Visual Design: Applying principles of colour theory, typography, responsive design, and layout, while adhering to accessibility standards and guidelines, to create interfaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional. • User & Usability Testing: Conducting tests to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the design, and making iterative adjustments based on feedback.

Some other desirable skills include: • Education: Degree in UX/UI Design, Interaction Design, Digital Media, or a related field. • Experience: Prior work as a UX/UI Designer in heavily regulated environments, preferably financial services, and experience in Agile environments. • Technical Skills: Knowledge of HTML/CSS and front-end development concepts. • Ethical Design: Experience in conducting and applying ethical design practices, with an understanding of privacy and security implications in digital product delivery.

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, business acumen, strategic thinking, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is hybrid and based in Glasgow.

• Proven experience as a UX/UI or Product Designer. • User Research skills. • Prototyping & Interaction Design abilities. • Visual Design expertise. • User & Usability Testing experience. • Knowledge of HTML/CSS and front-end development concepts.