UX Designer at AJ Bell, Manchester/Remote, 3 Months (Immediate Start), to £400 per day (Outside IR35)

UX Design Contractor – up to £400 Day Rate Outside IR35 3-Month Contract (Immediate Start)

We’re currently looking for a talented UX Design Contractor to support our UX team in delivering user-centred, engaging designs across our award-winning digital platforms.

This is a day rate contract opportunity for an initial 3-month term, with the potential to extend. The role is outside of IR35 and we’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running – immediate availability is preferred.

About the Role

You’ll be working closely with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into intuitive, delightful digital experiences. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Leading design projects from discovery through to implementation

• Creating wireframes and interactive prototypes to communicate design ideas and test concepts

• Collaborating with developers to ensure design intent is implemented accurately and efficiently

• Managing iterative design cycles, using data and user feedback to refine solutions

• Contributing to and maintaining design systems and component libraries

• Conducting user research and usability testing to inform design decisions

• Working within multi-disciplinary teams, including developers, content strategists, and marketers

• Engaging stakeholders and communicating design rationale clearly

• Championing UX across the business, proactively finding ways to share our work and thinking (e.g. blog posts, workshops)

• Supporting junior team members and offering guidance where needed

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in UX design roles

• Strong prototyping and design skills using tools like Figma, Adobe XD, etc.

• Deep understanding of user-centred design principles

• A good eye for visual design and attention to detail

• Solid understanding of accessibility standards

• Awareness of current UX/UI trends

• Creative, curious, and always keen to learn

• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment

Ready to join us?

We’re looking to bring someone on board as soon as possible. If this sounds like a good fit for you, please apply with your CV.