Freelance Product Designer
Posted 11 hours 43 minutes ago by Salt Digital Recruitment
We're hiring a Freelance Product Designer to join a major UK retail banking programme focused on mobile first digital experiences for a digital transformation agency. This is a full time contract (5 days per week) for an initial 6 months, with strong potential to extend. You'll be working hybrid - 3 days per week on site in Farringdon (mandatory). This role is Inside IR35 (Umbrella only - no Ltd or Sole Traders).
The RoleYou'll be designing customer facing mobile banking experiences within a complex, regulated environment. This is a balanced role with a 50/50 split across UX and UI, requiring strong end to end product design capability. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, cross functional teams, and established design systems to deliver high quality, scalable digital solutions.
What We're Looking For- Strong experience in retail banking or financial services
- Proven track record designing mobile first digital products
- Highly proficient in Figma (primary tool - used for 90% of design work)
- Experience using FigJam for collaboration and workshops
- Confident delivering both UX and UI solutions
- Comfortable operating at Strong Manager level
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Experience working within structured design systems
- Previous team management experience is beneficial but not essential - seniority and stakeholder influence are more important.
- Start date: Monday, 9th March
- Location: Farringdon, London
- Hybrid working: 3 days on site (required) - working 5 days a week
- Rate: £580 per day (all in, maximum)
- IR35: Inside IR35 (Umbrella only)
- Contract: 6 months initial
If you're an experienced Product Designer with strong retail banking and mobile experience, and you're confident working in fast paced, regulated environments, we'd love to hear from you.
Rates depend on experience and client requirements