Senior UI/UX Specialist

UI/UX Specialist (Contract)

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Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Up to £700 per day Inside IR35
Help shape the future of a complex trading and operational platform.
We're seeking an experienced UI/UX Specialist to join a major transformation programme focused on improving user experiences across trading, commercial and operational systems.
This role will see you working closely with end users and key stakeholders to design intuitive, data-rich experiences that support fast, informed decision-making. You'll be responsible for creating and validating prototypes, simplifying complex workflows, and helping bring multiple products together into a unified platform experience.
Key Responsibilities
Design and prototype new user experiences using Figma
Work directly with users and stakeholders to understand requirements and pain points
Simplify complex workflows and improve usability across trading and operational systems
Create wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes and high-fidelity designs
Utilise and enhance existing design system components
Present concepts and design recommendations to stakeholders
Collaborate closely with development teams as designs move into delivery
Support the consolidation of multiple front-end applications into a seamless user experience
About You
Proven experience in UI/UX, Product Design or Interaction Design roles
Advanced Figma skills, including prototyping
Experience designing complex, data-heavy applications or dashboards
Strong understanding of user-centred design principles
Experience working with design systems and component libraries
Excellent stakeholder engagement and workshop xwzovoh facilitation skills
Ability to translate complex business requirements into intuitive user experiences
Desirable Experience
Trading, energy, utilities or financial services environments
Real-time or decision-support applications
Operational platforms and workflow-driven systems
Complex SaaS or enterprise products
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile transformation programme where your designs will have a direct impact on how users interact with critical business systems and make time-sensitive decisions.