UX/UI Lead

Job Description

Location: Edinburgh, Hybrid.

In this position, you’ll be based in the Edinburgh office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.

We give you a world of potential

Computershare has an exciting opportunity for a passionate, driven and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a UX/UI Lead. Computershare are going through a time of growth and transformation, and this is your opportunity to jump in and get involved.

So, what makes this role, different to the other roles?

• We’re a global organisation; you’ll be exposed to the wider business and opportunities to work in a global capacity.
• We’re passionate about developing our staff. You will be able to continue to grow and develop as a leader.
  
  

Interested? Read on to hear more!

A role you will love

We are looking for a driven and passionate UX/UI Lead to help manage and mentor designers across the business to create intuitive, visually appealing and user-centric digital and phygital experiences. In your role, you will be responsible for design strategies, driving innovation and ensuring the delivery of high-quality design solutions across multiple projects.

Your role will involve fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams, advocating for user needs, and continuously improving processes to enhance the overall user experience and drive business growth.

Other Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership support, mentorship, and guidance to UX/UI teams, including setting clear expectations, goals and priorities.
• Implement strategic plans and roadmaps for the UX/UI capability aligned with business goals and objectives.
• Identify emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in UX/UI design to inform strategic decision-making and drive innovation.
• Plan, execute and ensure deliver of UX/UI projects.
• Manage project resources, including timelines, and staffing, to optimize project outcomes and minimise risks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including product managers, executives, and external partners, to ensure alignment on project goals and priorities.
• Advocate for the UX/UI team's needs, priorities, and contributions within the organisation and championing the value of user-centred design.
• Facilitate workshops, fostering an open environment for team through structured activities such as brainstorming, prototyping, or design critique sessions to align on UX and business goals.
  
  

What Will You Bring To The Role

We’re seeking a passionate UX/UI Lead, who’s ready for a challenge. You will be able to collaborate and communicate well, build great working relationships, influences others, challenges effectively and responds well to challenge from others, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.

Some Other Key Skills You’ll Have

• Proficiency in UX/UI design principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Understanding of user research techniques, usability testing, and data-driven design.
• Proficiency with design tools and software, such as Figma, Zeroheight and Token Studio.
• Knowledge of front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is beneficial.
• Adapt quickly to evolving project requirements and prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, clients, and team members.
  
  

Rewards designed for you

Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.

Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.

Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well.

Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.

And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our handbook will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careers-handbook.

About Us

A company to be proud of

We're a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it’s more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.

A diverse and inclusive place to work

At Computershare we value diversity and welcome applications from everyone, believing that an equal and inclusive culture is key to excellent results. One of the greatest advantages for our organisation is the talent and diversity of our people and we strive to ensure all our employees have an equal opportunity to contribute their ideas, bring their personality to their work and showcase their skills. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.

Computershare is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.