UI/UX Manager, Next Gen BizChannel MY

CIMB; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Malaysia is seeking a talented UI/UX Designer to lead innovative design projects. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, and a solid understanding of user-centered design principles. Responsibilities include developing wireframes, conducting usability testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects within tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in UIUX design.
• Ability to lead design discussions and defend design decisions.
• Experience with user surveys and usability testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead UIUX workstream and assigned module.
• Develop wireframes, user stories, and mock-ups.
• Conduct usability testing to understand user behaviors.

Skills

UI/UX concepts

Figma

HTML and CSS basics

JavaScript basics

Adobe Creative Suite

Video editing software

User interface design

Cross-functional teamwork

Design principles

Current design trends

Education

Basic degree in any discipline

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the UIUX workstream and assigned module.
• Provide business requirements and designs align with UI/UX style guides and framework according to the Banking standard.
• Work within the multiple squads to design and deliver wireframes, user stories, user journeys, mock-ups and prototypes optimized for a wide range of devices and interfaces.
• Key contributors in ensuring design fit for targeted user personas.
• Bring user-centered design (UCD) process methods to digital solutions from concept to launch.
• Work closely with Product Owners, Business and Technology to derive UI/UX solutions.
• Clearly articulate and defend your design decisions in front of vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Presents design concepts at stakeholder review meetings and engage relevant meetings/sprints in order to come up with a better design.
• Implement design patterns, style guides and accessiblity guidelines, while contributing to their continuous improvement.
• Develop creative contents and translate communication into visual design for print and digital media. This includes logo, videos, brochures, website, social media graphic and more.
• Conduct user surveys and usability testing to understand user needs and behaviours.
• Analyse competitor products and identifying best practices and area for improvement

Qualifications

Candidate must possess a basic degree in any discipline.

Relevant Work Experience

3-5 years

Competencies/Skills

Technical/Functional skills

• Acquire skillset and good graps of both UX and UI concepts
• Familiar with the use of Figma. This is mandatory
• Basic command of web technologies including HTML templates, CSS and JavaScript is mandatory
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is essential. Additional skills in video editing software (After Effects, Premiere Pro) are beneficial
• Develop clear and effective user interfaces to achieve both product and business goals
• Maintain and define the visual and UX patterns for our products to cultivate a consistent and intuitive experience
• Strong ability to graps the product vision, product goals and communicate them clearly and regularly to the team
• Solid design philosophy, deep understanding in user experience design as well as understanding of design principles, typography, color theory and layout techniques
• Able to lead demo sessions that show case product mockup/prototype
• Experience working within cross-functional teams and using lean/agile design practices.
• Caretake of project Brand's Guidelines and Design Assets
• Knowledge of current designs trends and best practices across digital and print media
• Strong follow up on all feedback and incorporate into design iterations

Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership])

• Strong visual communication skills, creativity, and a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with working partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively address design challenges and find creative solutions with strong sense of customer centricity.
• Ability to work independently and resourceful.
• Strong time management skills and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good analytical thinking skills with ability to translate ideas into implementable actions.
• Able to work under pressured timelines and multi-task effectively.
• Must be a self-motivated in a fast-paced dynamic environment.