Aegon UK - Lead UX Designer

UX Designer is needed in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Client: Aegon UK

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time, Contractor

Job Description

We are seeking a Lead UX Designer for a 24-month fixed-term contract based in Edinburgh, typically requiring 2 days in the office per week and 3 days from home. The role comes with a competitive salary ranging from £56,480 to £84,720, depending on your experience. The application closing date is January 23, 2025.

As a Lead UX Designer at Aegon, you will play a pivotal role in managing the user experience design for our digital platforms. You will be responsible for leading a team of up to six UX Designers, championing usability, and fostering a culture of accessibility and inclusion in our digital products. Your focus will be on creating user-centered solutions that balance desirability, feasibility, and viability throughout our design process.

Requirements

• Expert skills in UX Design with a solid understanding of various design processes, including iterative design, journey mapping, design thinking, and scenario-based thinking.
• Proficient in current wireframing tools and techniques such as Axure, Figma, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Expertise in workshop methodologies and tools like Miro.
• Advanced knowledge of responsive and adaptive web design techniques, with a focus on mobile-first thinking.
• Familiarity with accessible design requirements and WCAG compliance.
• Understanding of branding implementation in digital channels and associated standards.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence across all levels and functions.
• Strong understanding of the UX research process, with the ability to conduct or consult research effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and effective communication skills for presenting complex ideas visually and verbally.
• Advanced understanding of digital measurement tools, techniques, and reporting.
• Confidence to challenge requirements and creative proposals constructively.

Additional Information

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a non-contributory pension between 8%-12%, a discretionary bonus based on personal and company performance, and 38 days of leave per year (including bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time). Additional benefits include private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced parental leave, retail discount vouchers, cycle-to-work schemes, and subsidised restaurant and online GP appointments.

Aegon values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, race, religion/belief, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Please note, we will require you to confirm your right to work in the UK, and checks such as credit and criminal record checks will be conducted as part of the hiring process. References will also need to be provided prior to starting.