Product Designer (UX)

Our client, a leading asset manager, is currently looking to onboard a product designer on an initial 12-month contract to focus on enhancing their website.Location: Manchester (3 days onsite)Day Rate: £500 PAYE (DOE)This role requires a multidisciplinary designer with strong expertise in content design, user experience, and accessibility. You’ll work collaboratively across teams to create clear, user-centered content and design solutions that communicate complex concepts in a simple, accessible way.Responsibilities:Demonstrated understanding of government content guidelines (e.g., GOV.UK), content best practices, and writing for accessibility.Skilled in using Design Systems (such as Storybook and Figma) to build and maintain consistent prototypes and visual designs.Familiarity and, ideally, experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or similar content management systems.Ability to translate complex or technical information—particularly in financial or investment contexts—into clear, plain English.Experience producing a range of content types, including microcopy, conversational interfaces, product marketing materials, and instructional content, with an adaptable tone and format depending on the medium.Contribution to research and discovery activities, including assisting with research plans, discussion guides, prototype creation, and synthesizing insights.Ownership of the design production and sign-off process, collaborating with product teams, business stakeholders, and compliance partners.Active engagement with key collaborators such as product managers, marketers, UX designers, developers, and subject matter experts across legal, compliance, business strategy, and customer services.Strong understanding of UX principles, the Double Diamond process, and Agile delivery methodologies.Advanced proficiency in Figma, as this will be the main environment for creating and iterating design work.Requirements:Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, lean environment.Flexible in working style—able to adapt methods and collaboration approaches based on project type and team dynamics.Highly autonomous, capable of identifying priorities and driving work forward without needing detailed direction.Proactive and accountable, continuously looking for ways to contribute, improve processes, and add value.Naturally curious, eager to understand how products and operations work, and committed to continuous learning and professional growth.Builds trust and strong communication with other designers and teammates, fostering collaboration and alignment.Open-minded and team-oriented, valuing constructive feedback and engaging in thoughtful design discussions.Confident leading the design conversation—from conceptualization to running meetings, workshops, and engaging the right stakeholders to gather insights.Able to think strategically, understanding the broader impact of design decisions across the organization.