Freelance Product Designer - Retail Banking (Mobile)

£570 per day (Inside IR35) | 6 months | Hybrid - Farringdon, London

We’re hiring a Freelance Product Designer to join a major UK retail banking programme focused on mobile-first digital experiences for a digital transformation agency.

This is a Full time contract (5 days per week) for an initial 6 months, with strong potential to extend. You’ll be working hybrid - 3 days per week on-site in Farringdon (mandatory).

This role is Inside IR35 (Umbrella only - no Ltd or Sole Traders).

The Role

You’ll be designing customer-facing mobile banking experiences within a complex, regulated environment. This is a balanced role with a 50/50 split across UX and UI, requiring strong end-to-end product design capability.

You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and established design systems to deliver high-quality, scalable digital solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in retail banking or financial services
• Proven track record designing mobile-first digital products
• Highly proficient in Figma (primary tool - used for ~90% of design work)
• Experience using FigJam for collaboration and workshops
• Confident delivering both UX and UI solutions
• Comfortable operating at Strong Manager level
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Experience working within structured design systems

Previous team management experience is beneficial but not essential - seniority and stakeholder influence are more important.

Key Details

• Start date: Monday, 9th March
• Location: Farringdon, London
• Hybrid working: 3 days on-site (required) - working 5 days a week
• Rate: £580 per day (all-in, maximum)
• IR35: Inside IR35 (Umbrella only)
• Contract: 6 months initial

If you’re an experienced Product Designer with strong retail banking and mobile experience, and you’re confident working in fast-paced, regulated environments, we’d love to hear from you.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements