Senior UX/UI Designer

GFT is a digital transformation pioneer that develops sustainable solutions based on new technologies including artificial intelligence and blockchain/DLT. GFT experts create and implement scalable software applications that make access to innovative business models safe and easy.

Our client LGT Private Banking is launching the LGT Incubator and Accelerator, a dedicated HUB in Barcelona. We are working in close collaboration with them to build a talented team to develop sustainable software. Its goal is to design state-of-the-art digital products and services that enhance the customer experience.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic person willing to work as a Senior UX/UI Designer, with a strong emphasis on UX, and interested in working in the LGT&GFT team. Are you interested in joining a multicultural team and participating in a challenging project?

Your main responsibilities will be:

User Research & Product concept
•    Apply user research methods such as interviewing and use case exploration to identify user and business needs and priorities.
•    Solve complex product interactions in a conceptual perspective.
•    Ability to communicate findings and opportunities with Product Owner to propose improvements.
 
Design
•    Definition of of end-to-end costumer journey maps, user task flows, and sitemaps.
•    Design of responsive user interfaces from low-fidelity to high-fidelity and produce interactive prototypes to show interaction model of the different use cases.
•    Build Figma components that will support the creation of a Design System.
•    Communicate design progress to business stakeholders and analyse their feedback with Product Owner and Technical Lead.
•    Development and maintenance of designs through progressing stages of product definition.
 
Testing
•    Execute UX evaluation studies to measure effectiveness, efficiency, satisfaction, and usability of the application.
 
Team
•    Manage and support teammates when they need help or guidance in a specific area.
•    Report on the progress made in the assigned tasks, achieving defined deadlines.
•    Collaborate on projects based on Agile methodologies.

Skills will help you to succeed: 
 
•    Knowledge and experience in Figma, Miro and Jira.

•    Knowledge of user interface design processes and user-centered methodology.

•    At least 5 years of experience as a UX/UI Designer. 
•    Strong skills in planning and building design system definitions.
•    Predisposition towards working with agile methodologies.
•    Interest in the constant evolution of the Digital IT sector.
•    Strong eye for visual design, animations in micro interactions, and advancements in prototyping skills.
•    Good understanding of the banking industry.
•    At least B2 level of English, written and spoken.

Nice to have: 

•    Some knowledge of HTML, CSS, SASS

•    Understanding of responsive design: solid understanding of responsive design principles to be able to create responsive layouts taht work well on different screen sizes.

•    Knowledge of reactive frameworks such as Bootstrap and Angular materials

•    Basic knowledge of Typescript and framworks as Angular/React 

 
 Soft skills: 
 
•    Ability to identify problems and suggest mitigating and contingency actions.
•    Proactive, motivated and willing to learn and develop oneself. 
•    Fluent communication skills. 
•    Teamwork, leadership and Influence skills.
•    Good written and oral communication skills.
•    Well organised.

Our offer:

• Work-Life Balance and Flexibility: Option to work in a hybrid setup, flexible schedules, and compressed Fridays.
• Training and Development: Personalized plan and training programs.
• Social Benefits: Meal vouchers, life insurance, telecommuting support.
• Flexible Compensation: Adapted to your needs (health insurance, childcare, training, among others).
• Relocation Package (if applicable): Financial support, guidance, visa sponsorship.
• Referral Program.
• Wellness Program: Nutrition, Physical, Mental. Discounts with Gympass.
• Life at GFT: Smart offices, events, values awards, inspiring talks.
• International Corporate Culture.

At GFT we consider diversity as one of our main pillars and we foster an inclusive work environment based on cooperation and mutual respect.  We offer equal opportunities for everyone regardless of race, cultural background, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or religious beliefs. GFT has drafted and registered an Equality Plan that outlines the measures to be taken with the aim of achieving equal treatment and opportunities between women and men within the company, and eliminating, if present, discrimination based on gender.

 Join our Global Team!