UI Designer, Design Language (AVP) at Morgan Stanley

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

UI Design, UX Design, Figma, HTML, CSS, Responsive Design, Mobile UX, Visual Design, Interaction Design, Design Systems, Collaboration, Accessibility, Creative Improvement, Problem Solving, Data Synthesis, Design Thinking

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Continue to evolve and refine a design language that resonates with our clients Partner closely with UX leadership to create design consistency and quality across the platform Foster continual design system education throughout the team Promote inclusive design; designing for equity and accessibility (ensuring WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance) Form strong partnerships with engineering teams to create frictionless design system implementation Implement and maintain processes tools for UX/engineering team to utilize our design system Review in-flight designs with Product Designers for holistic application of a design solution Contribute to a culture of continual creative improvement and innovation, excellence and accountability Understand the underlying needs and motivation of our clients to ensure we achieve business goals and provide value to our clients Work closely with our research team to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data and make value-driven design decisions that translate into clear, simple UIs Design and deliver responsive/adaptive solutions that are optimized for web and mobile interfaces and partner with engineers to translate designs into successful products Work closely with the larger Wealth Management UX team to share design best practices, align on patterns, and promote a design-centric culture at the firm You have 2-5 years of experience as a UX/UI Designer working in a cross-functional team You have an outstanding portfolio that demonstrates how you have created experiences that solved business and user needs You have a bachelor's degree in design or related field preferably, master's degree a plus You have a refined design aesthetic and can confidently communicate clear direction and provide timely and helpful feedback to keep work on schedule You have excellent skills in Figma You have a basic understanding of HTML/CSS You have an advanced understanding of web components, interaction design, visual design and industry trends You are fluent in responsive design, mobile/tablet UX/UI You can establish deep relationships across the entire Design department You are a ‘self-starter' who is driven and seeks out opportunities You thrive in a collaborative, explorative environment and value being on a diverse team that you can bounce ideas off of, get critical feedback from, and unite with to mature design thinking within a large organization You practice active listening and contribute in group situations (i.e. brainstorms, audits, critiques, whiteboard sessions, etc.) You get excited by complex projects with high levels of ambiguity and are resilient in the face of obstacles You have a relentless desire to validate assumptions and uncover a problem's root cause by testing, learning, and iterating You constantly seek opportunities to evangelize and promote design thinking in a large organization Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks. Flexible work statement Interested in flexible working opportunities? Speak to our recruitment team to find out more. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

Responsibilities

The UI Designer will evolve and refine a design language, ensuring design consistency and quality across the platform. They will partner with UX leadership and engineering teams to implement a frictionless design system and promote inclusive design practices.