As a UX/UI Designer at Synechron, you will take part in internal project kick-off meetings to understand the business needs, brand, users/customers, and gather all creative requirements from clients or Synechron stakeholders. You will work with technology and creative leads to map out the user journey and website/application architecture that will lay the foundations for a successful digital platform.
This role will work specifically on an exciting project creating a market-leading “To Be” platform design before working with development teams to turn these designs into a live system. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to work with the client’s business teams as well as Synechron and client technology teams in an Agile approach.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement design strategies that align with business goals
- Advocate for user-centered design approaches across the organisation
- Collaborate with Product Managers, developers, and other stakeholders to define design vision and strategy
Project Management
- Oversee multiple design projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outputs
- Manage design resources and prioritize work to meet deadlines
- Conduct regular design reviews and provide constructive feedback
User Research & Testing
- Lead user research initiatives to understand user needs and behaviors
- Plan and conduct usability testing sessions and interpret results
Design Execution
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for web and mobile applications
- Ensure all designs are aligned with brand guidelines and accessibility standards
- Stay current with industry trends and incorporate best practices into the design process
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including development, marketing, and sales
- Communicate design concepts and specifications clearly to stakeholders
- Participate in product roadmap planning and prioritization
Job Requirements
- 2-5+ years of experience in UX/UI design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Proven track record of delivering successful digital products and experiences
- Extensive hands-on experience leading UX research in a product design environment across the Design Thinking stages
- Experience with Gen AI a bonus
- Self-starter with the ability to define goals and strategies
- Experience designing internal products and tools
- Significant experience working with senior stakeholders and engineers
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus
- Expertise in design and prototyping in Figma
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to think strategically and solve complex problems
- Creative problem solver comfortable dealing with uncertainty
- Ability to lead workshops relating to UX Research both in-person & remote
- Create strong UI prototypes and high-fidelity designs showcased in a portfolio
- Proactive and positive attitude, with strong attention to detail & analytical skills
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- A strong portfolio showcasing a range of UX/UI design projects
Desirable Skills, Experience and Competencies
- Experience with agile methodology
- Experience working in a fintech or Insurance industry
- Bachelor’s/University degree
Synechron Technologies draws on over 17 years of financial services IT consulting experience to provide expert systems integration expertise and technical development work in highly complex areas within financial services, making it one of the fastest-growing digital, business consulting, and technology firms around the world.
We are embracing the most cutting-edge innovations in areas like Blockchain, Artificial intelligence, Machine Learning, and Cloud Computing as well as delivering end-to-end Consulting, Technology, and front-to-back application design capability that allows us to see a project through from start-to-finish as a trusted advisor and partner to our clients.
Diversity Statement
Synechron are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We offer flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programmes to support our global workforce.
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