Senior UX/UI Design Lead — Fintech Innovator

Placements24; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and equity

Comprehensive health insurance and退休计划

Career advancement and leadership开发

Collaborative and innovative work文化

Access to state-of-the-art design软件与硬件

Team-building events and professional研

Cutting-edge fintech projects

Centrally located office in Tembisa, J

Job summary

Our client, a leading fintech startup, is seeking a visionary Lead UX/UI Designer to head design efforts in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will guide the end-to-end design lifecycle, from research and wireframes to prototyping and final visuals, shaping intuitive digital experiences.

You will lead a talented team, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with product managers and engineers to deliver groundbreaking fintech products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Psychology, or related field.
• 7+ years in UX/UI design with 2+ years in a lead role.
• Experience with Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision.
• Strong portfolio of complex applications and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead design strategy and execution for new and existing digital products.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback for improvements.
• Create wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Develop and maintain a design system and style guides for brand consistency.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to translate needs into design solutions.
• Mentor junior UX/UI designers and guide team growth.
• Present concepts to stakeholders and gather feedback.
• Stay updated on design trends and best practices in UX/UI.

Skills

User research

Usability testing

Wireframing

Prototyping

Mentoring

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design / HCI / Psychology

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Job description

Our client, a leading fintech startup, is seeking a visionary Lead UX/UI Designer to head design efforts in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will guide the end-to-end design lifecycle, from research and wireframes to prototyping and final visuals, shaping intuitive digital experiences.

You will lead a talented team, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with product managers and engineers to deliver groundbreaking fintech products.