Senior Product Designer (Short Term Contract)

Bilue is a digital consultancy that designs and builds smart, user-friendly technology for some of Australia’s most well-known businesses. From mobile apps to beautifully designed web platforms and digital experiences, we create solutions that drive impact and deliver exceptional customer outcomes. Our culture is people-first and purpose-driven. We are a down-to-earth, values-led team with offices in Sydney and Melbourne, and a growing presence in Manila. We genuinely enjoy working together, whether we are solving tough tech problems, brainstorming creative solutions, or grabbing a coffee between meetings. Curiosity is encouraged. Collaboration is second nature. We value excellence, not ego, and back each other to do great work without micromanagement. With low politics and high trust, it is a place where delivery people, designers, and engineers genuinely connect. Everyone has a voice, the space to grow and have a little fun along the way. THE ENGAGEMENT We are uplifting an existing web portal for a financial institution across mobile, tablet and desktop, alongside its native iOS and Android apps. It is a complex, high-stakes product with real users and real constraints. You will own the design craft across every surface, from concept usability testing through to building out the UI to a high, pixel perfect standard. This is a short term contract, so we need someone senior who can move fast, make confident calls and deliver without heavy oversight. RESPONSIBILITIES Design across the full product: a responsive web portal (mobile, tablet and desktop) plus native iOS and Android apps Run concept usability testing on the new designs and turn the findings into experience improvements Translate complex financial workflows into clear, intuitive interfaces Design high fidelity UI screens, prototypes and reusable components in Figma Apply platform conventions correctly, using Apple HIG and Material Design and their native components where they belong Keep the experience consistent across web and native without flattening either platform Present and defend design decisions to client stakeholders Collaborate closely with Bilue and client engineers, designers and delivery leads WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Mindset & Experience Real craft, holding a high standard across design thinking and pixel perfect execution, and knowing when a design is genuinely done A consultative approach, communicating clearly with technical and non technical stakeholders, managing expectations and flagging risks early A solution mindset, translating complex regulated requirements into clear, fit-for-purpose designs that balance creativity with what can realistically ship in the timeframe Confident decision making, setting direction, making the call and taking accountability for the outcome Generous collaboration, sharing your thinking openly and lifting the people around you even on a short engagement A drive to ground your work in real user insight, not just aesthetics Technical Skills Strong, proven experience as a senior product or UX/UI designer across complex digital products Genuine native app design experience, with a working knowledge of Apple HIG and Material Design and their native components, and a clear sense of when to follow a platform convention and when to break it Responsive design across mobile, tablet and desktop, done with intent rather than by resizing Deep proficiency in Figma, with a strong command of design systems and component architecture An AI-accelerated workflow, and the ability to clearly explain how you use AI tools today to work faster and sharper, from ideation through to production A portfolio that shows strong design thinking and a high standard of visual execution Financial services or other regulated industry experience is a plus, especially where accessibility (WCAG) and trust matter WORKING WITH US We keep things flat, open and low drama. Our leadership is hands-on and approachable, and your ideas will be heard no matter the length of your contract. We run a hybrid model, with a mix of office and home days, so you get the space to do focused work while staying close to the team.