Product Design Team Lead

Halian; London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-paced fintech company as a Design Lead, where you will lead and mentor a talented design team to deliver exceptional user experiences. You'll oversee the design process across all products, ensuring quality and innovation at every stage, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate brand vision into engaging designs. This is a chance to make a significant impact in a growing company that values design excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in design leadership roles.
• Strong portfolio showcasing product design and UX.
• Experience in fintech product design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing design team.
• Champion user-centered design across products.
• Take ownership of the design for the ibanq platform.

Skills

Design leadership

User experience design

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Relevant degree in design or related field

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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My client is transforming the fintech landscape with innovative solutions that redefine how people and businesses interact with financial services. They are looking for a passionate and experienced Design Lead to join our team and help shape the future of our products. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are driven to create exceptional user experiences.

Role Overview:

As the Design Lead, you will play a critical role in leading and shaping the design vision for our platform. You will be responsible for overseeing the design process from concept to delivery, ensuring seamless user experiences across the board. You’ll lead a talented team of designers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and champion user-centered design principles. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, growth-oriented fintech company, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing design team, encompassing product design, UX, and graphic design. Foster a collaborative and innovative environment where designers can thrive and grow.
• User Experience Excellence:
• Champion exceptional user experiences across all stages of product development. Ensure that every touchpoint—from initial user journeys to complex workflows—is intuitive, efficient, and delightful for users.
• Ownership of Platform Design:
• Take full ownership of the design of the ibanq platform. Oversee the design process from the initial application journey to more complex workflows, ensuring consistency and quality at every stage.
• API Documentation Improvement:
• Collaborate closely with the Engineering team to enhance and maintain clear, usable, and consistent API documentation. Ensure that documentation is accessible and well-organized for both internal teams and external users.
• Brand & Marketing Collaboration:
• Partner with the Marketing team to design visually compelling assets that support brand storytelling, campaigns, product launches, and events. Help translate brand vision into visually engaging designs.
• Design Best Practices & Processes:
• Establish, maintain, and enforce design best practices, processes, and standards across the team. Ensure scalability and sustainability of the design systems and workflows.
• Culture of Feedback:
• Promote a culture of feedback within the design team and across the organization. Encourage constructive critique and continuous improvement, helping the team push the boundaries of their creative and technical skills.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in design leadership roles, with a strong portfolio showcasing product design, UX, and graphic design expertise.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a diverse team of designers.
• Solid experience designing and delivering fintech products or complex platforms, with a deep understanding of user-centered design principles.
• Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and marketing.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present design concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
• Expertise in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
• Familiarity with design systems, responsive design, and modern design methodologies.
• Experience in API documentation and technical communication is a plus.
• Passionate about building scalable design practices and fostering a strong design culture.

Why Join them?

• Impact: Your work will directly impact the future of fintech and help define the next generation of financial platforms.
• Growth: We’re a rapidly growing company, and we’re looking for leaders who are excited to grow with us.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a passionate team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and flexible work arrangements.
• Ideally you will have a portfolio that you can share with me and my client

This role is 3 days on site in central London and offers a 2 - 3 stage interview process.

Interview slots available, apply now to be considered

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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