Senior UX Designer – Housing

Senior UX Designer – Housing

Location: Utrecht, NetherlandsWork Model: Hybrid – minimum 2 days onsite per weekContract Duration: ASAP until 31 May 2027Working Hours: 36 hours per weekExperience: 6+ yearsLanguage Requirements: Dutch and EnglishEducation: HBO or equivalentAbout the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Senior UX Designer to create intuitive, user-friendly digital experiences within the housing and mortgage domain.In this role, you will design end-to-end customer experiences that help people make informed financial decisions throughout their homeownership journey.

You will work on solutions related to buying a home, mortgage applications, sustainability, loan management, and financial difficulties.You will collaborate closely with product owners, business analysts, developers, researchers, and other stakeholders to transform complex business challenges into simple, effective, and scalable digital solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end UX design initiatives, from user research and problem definition to prototyping, testing, and implementation.Research user needs, analyse customer behaviour, and translate insights into effective design solutions.Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-quality designs using Figma.Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and developers to deliver customer-focused digital products.Apply and contribute to the development of an established design system and component library.Facilitate design workshops and ideation sessions to explore opportunities and solve complex problems.Present design concepts and recommendations to stakeholders and secure alignment on design decisions.Work closely with front-end developers to ensure design quality and consistency during implementation.Manage multiple design projects while maintaining high standards of quality and usability.RequirementsMore than 6 years of professional experience in UX design or product design.Strong experience delivering end-to-end digital product design solutions.Proficiency in Figma and prototyping tools.Hands-on experience with user research, usability testing, ideation, and design thinking methodologies.Ability to simplify complex problems into intuitive and accessible user experiences.Experience working in large organisations with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to facilitate workshops and take ownership of complex design initiatives.Excellent written and spoken proficiency in both Dutch and English.HBO-level education or equivalent professional experience.Contract DetailsStart date: As soon as possible.Expected end date: 31 May 2027.Working hours: 36 hours per week.Hybrid working arrangement with mandatory office attendance on Mondays and Thursdays.The role requires a portfolio and design case study demonstrating relevant UX design experience.This assignment is not open to self-employed contractors.Interested?If you are passionate about UX design and want to create meaningful digital experiences that improve the housing and mortgage journey, we would love to hear from you.Please apply with your updated CV and portfolio showcasing relevant design projects.