Job Information
Janus Henderson Investors Senior UX Designer in London, United Kingdom
Why work for us?
A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together .
Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.
Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:
Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust
If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!
Your opportunity
Play an instrumental role in helping to shape and evolve Janus Henderson’s UX and global design system and solutions
Design user flows, wireframes, and prototypes that elevate the digital experience according to design recommendations
Lead collaboration with business partners, utilizing strong project management and communication skills to finish projects on time and to spec
Adhere to accessibility and inclusive design practices, and ensure all work is performed in alignment with repeatable and efficient processes
Stay current with user experience design methodologies, trends and techniques, and recommend and research new best practices to advance the user experience strategy
Champion and evolve best practice and use cases for the JHI Design System
Leverage creativity, empathy, and problem-solving abilities to achieve both business and user goals while upholding brand and UX standards
Deliver mobile-first, responsive designs
Have an eye for detail and appreciation for consistency
Carry out other duties as assigned
What to expect when you join our firm
Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
Mandatory/non-negotiable - 3 days a week in the office, you choose the 3 days
Generous Holiday policies
Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen
Must have skills
Superior knowledge of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop required)
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a related discipline: Human Factors, Computer Science with specialty in User Interface Design, Graphical Design or equivalent
General understanding of experience analytics, usability testing methodologies, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data
Ability to use data to inform design decisions and recommendations
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain digital concepts and technologies to business leaders, as well as the ability to sell and defend design work to non-design stakeholders
Multiple project and stakeholder management a must
Enthusiastic and curious: loves learning and sharing the latest design trends, ideas and movements
Able to work independently and transparently: from discovery to delivery, leaning on colleagues as required, communicating on progress and asking for advice where appropriate
Nice to have skills
Working knowledge of HTML and CSS
CMS platform knowledge
WordPress or other blogging platform experience
Potential for growth
Mentoring
Leadership development programs
Regular training
Career development services
Continuing education courses
You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.
At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at recruiter@janushenderson.com
Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).
All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position. Janus Henderson is an equal opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.