About us
From day one, you’ll notice there is something special about working at Davy. Our success is built on 100 years of forging strong relationships with our clients and developing the careers of Ireland’s future business leaders.
Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.
Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.
An exciting opportunity has opened up in our Information Systems department. We are looking for a Senior UI/UX designer to design software and platforms that meet our client’s needs. You should be able to lead workshops and gather the business requirements, any technical limitations, and translate these into coherent designs utilising user flows, customer journey maps, wireframes, and prototypes.
In the role, the successful candidate will:
Requirements
About you
We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills:
• 5+ years’ experience in UX/UI or Product Design roles
• Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design thinking and problem solving
• Degree in Design (Graphic, Product, Industrial, Architecture or similar) or equivalent professional experience
• Deep understanding of user-centred design (UCD) principles and methodologies
• Proven experience planning and conducting user research, usability testing, A/B testing, and rapid prototyping
• Strong knowledge of responsive, mobile-first design approaches
• Experience working within agile, cross-functional product teams
• Ability to influence design direction and contribute to product and organisational strategy
• Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities
• Ability to synthesise complex information into clear, actionable design solutions
• Excellent communication skills, both visual and verbal
Tools & Technical skills
• Expertise in industry-standard design tools (e.g. Figma, FigJam)
• Experience creating low- and high-fidelity prototypes
• Familiarity with design systems and component-based design
• Understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design principles
• Basic HTML/CSS/JavaScript knowledge is a plus, but not essential
Nice to have
• Experience designing and maintaining cross-platform design systems
• Experience programming and the ability to code simple prototype
• Experience in interactive design, animation
• Experience designing complex enterprise or platform products
• Experience working in regulated, fast-paced environments
What we offer
At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today’s fast-moving world, we know it’s important to feel secure and empowered. That’s why Davy benefits support you through all of life’s stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.
Health and Wellbeing
Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.
Reward and Recognition
We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.
Growth and Development
Our award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.
Positive Workplace
Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.
Values and Culture
Exceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values – One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.
Important Information
Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.
Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland.
Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.