Junior Product Designer (18 month FTC)

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you dont tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isnt always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.

Join the Close Brothers Experience Strategy & Design Team where you will support the design of intuitive digital products that meet user needs and business objectives. Working as part of the Strategy & Design teamour ideal team member will have previous experience in applying conceptual thinking to create digital services across multiple platforms bringing together user needs business goals and technical realities with excellent communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop design concepts using user centric design methods to evaluate and reimagine existing processes and customer touch points.
Promote explorative and evaluative research initiatives alongside other designers.
Promote the creation of service concepts that illustrate the options and different approaches that can be taken to deliver a service.
Propose how current experiences will evolve over time as we improve outcomes drive operational efficiencies and improve controls.
Support with the handover of design into development providing necessary documentation and assurance to ensure desired outcome is met.
Develop and drive the adoption of design and accessibility standards ensuring our digital channels are highly usable accessible and web optimised.
Work in partnership with Risk Legal and Compliance to deliver the best user experience whilst still meeting regulatory and legal needs.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE:

Demonstratable experience designing digital products.
Ability to createconcepts low and high-fidelity designs production ready visual designs and interactive prototypes.
Skilled in use of design and prototyping software such as Figma Principle and Miro.
Experience working with technical teams and basic knowledge of front-end development standards and practices.
Experience applying user centred design methods and design frameworks (such as Google Sprint Design Thinking and WCAG) to design for complex problems.
Experience in conducting and acting on user research is an advantage.

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:

Experience in Financial Services sector.
Basic comprehension of digital marketing practices and techniques.
Demonstrable skills in illustration information visualisation and iconography

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format or any other adjustments are encouraged to email us at or request a call back.

ABOUT US

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3000 people principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.

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The Company

Close Brothers is a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking. We employ approximately 3000 people principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Our specialist lending and deposit solutions include:

Commercial: Offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market.
Retail : Provides intermediated finance through motor dealers motor finance brokers and insurance brokers and savings products for individuals and corporates.
Property: Offers residential development finance to established UK property developers funding for commercial properties and bridging and refurbishment loans.

At Close Brothers we are here to help people and businesses thrive over the long term.

Through our deep sector knowledge and expertise focus on delivering excellent and specialist service and strength of established relationships we support our customers through the cycle. Our values of deep expertise consistent service and long-term relationships embody our distinctive culture and customer-centric approach.

We also recognise our responsibility to help address the social economic and environmental challenges facing our businesses employees and customers now and into the future.

The Benefits

Private medical

Discounted health checks

Stakeholder pension contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discounts

Purchase additional holiday

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Required Experience:

Junior IC

OVERALL SUMMARYAt Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you dont tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time job-share or full-time basis because we know the best pers...