Lead UX Designer

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Janus Henderson Full time

About the Role


We are seeking a seasoned UX Design Innovator to join our team at Janus Henderson, a leading investment firm committed to excellence and innovation. As a key member of our design team, you will play a vital role in shaping and evolving our UX and global design system and solutions.


Key Responsibilities



  • Design user flows, wireframes, and prototypes that elevate the digital experience according to design recommendations
  • Lead collaboration with business partners, utilizing strong project management and communication skills to finish projects on time and to spec
  • Adhere to accessibility and inclusive design practices, and ensure all work is performed in alignment with repeatable and efficient processes
  • Stay current with user experience design methodologies, trends, and techniques, and recommend and research new best practices to advance the user experience strategy
  • Champion and evolve best practice and use cases for the JHI Design System
  • Leverage creativity, empathy, and problem-solving abilities to achieve both business and user goals while upholding brand and UX standards
  • Deliver mobile-first, responsive designs
  • Have an eye for detail and appreciation for consistency
  • Carry out other duties as assigned

About You


We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced UX Design Innovator who is passionate about delivering exceptional user experiences. Your expertise in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, as well as your ability to use data to inform design decisions and recommendations, will be invaluable in this role.


What We Offer



  • Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
  • Mandatory/non-negotiable - 3 days a week in the office, you choose the 3 days
  • Generous Holiday policies
  • Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
  • Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
  • Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
  • All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
  • Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
  • All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
  • Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

Requirements



  • Superior knowledge of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop required)
  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a related discipline: Human Factors, Computer Science with specialty in User Interface Design, Graphical Design or equivalent
  • General understanding of experience analytics, usability testing methodologies, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data
  • Ability to use data to inform design decisions and recommendations
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain digital concepts and technologies to business leaders, as well as the ability to sell and defend design work to non-design stakeholders
  • Multiple project and stakeholder management a must
  • Enthusiastic and curious: loves learning and sharing the latest design trends, ideas and movements
  • Able to work independently and transparently: from discovery to delivery, leaning on colleagues as required, communicating on progress and asking for advice where appropriate

Preferred Qualifications



  • Working knowledge of HTML and CSS
  • CMS platform knowledge
  • WordPress or other blogging platform experience

About Janus Henderson


Janus Henderson is a global investment firm committed to excellence and innovation. We believe in the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive of all employees. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional user experiences and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please submit your application.

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