Senior / Lead Ux Product Designer (Design System & User Research)

Exalt Fi; Almada; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Exalt Fi is seeking a senior UX/Product Designer to lead end-to-end design for enterprise web apps and digital platforms in Lisbon. You will translate complex financial workflows into user-centric experiences, partnering with Product Owners, stakeholders, and engineering squads in an Agile setup.

We value a strong portfolio, a degree in HCI or related field, and at least 5 years of UX leadership. You will drive design system governance and explore AI-assisted design within a global financial

Qualifications

• Degree in HCI, Digital Media, Cognitive Science, or Psychology.
• 5+ years as UX/Product Designer with a strong portfolio.
• Portfolio is strictly required on application and a Portuguese work permit is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design from research through engineering implementation.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, stakeholders and developers in Agile teams.
• Govern design system governance and scalability across platforms.
• Conduct user research and usability testing; translate insights into product improvements.
• Moderate Design Thinking workshops and apply AI tools in design workflows.

Skills

UX design

User research

Figma

Prototyping

Education

Degree in HCI / Digital Media / Cognitive Science / Psychology

Tools

AI tools for design

Job description

Contractor / Full-time | Hybrid | Financial Services Technology Hub | Lisbon, Portugal Our client is a prestigious international private banking and wealth management group. We are seeking a highly skilled

to join their expanding UX Chapter in

Lisbon. In this strategic and hands‑on role, you will lead end-to‑end design processes across enterprise web software and digital applications—translating complex financial workflows into seamless, user‑centric experiences. You will collaborate closely with Product Owners, business stakeholders, and engineering squads within an Agile setup, while driving design system consistency and integrating AI practices into the UX lifecycle. Mandatory Application Requirement: A portfolio is strictly required upon application. Submissions without a portfolio will not be evaluated. A valid Portuguese work permit is mandatory.

End-to-End Design Leadership:

Lead the user‑centric design process from research, concept, wireframing, high‑fidelity prototyping, and user validation through to engineering implementation.

Agile Collaboration & Stakeholder Alignment:

Partner closely with POs, business stakeholders, and developers to ensure designs align with both user outcomes and strategic business goals.

Design System Governance:

Contribute to and scale the enterprise

Design System —building new components, adapting existing ones, and maintaining visual/usage consistency across platforms and devices.

User Research & Usability Testing:

Plan and execute qualitative and quantitative user research, conduct usability testing sessions, and translate data insights into continuous product enhancements.

Workshop Facilitation & AI Practices:

Moderate collaborative Design Thinking workshops and leverage modern AI tools/practices within both the design workflow and the end‑user product experience.

Education & Experience:

Degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Digital Media, Cognitive Science, or Psychology, with

5+ years of experience

as a UX/Product Designer (with a strong portfolio showcasing complex Web Applications).

Core Design Stack:

Expert-level mastery of

Figma, interaction design, visual design, and low/high-fidelity prototyping tools.

Research & Methodology:

Proven track record conducting quantitative/qualitative user research, usability testing, and facilitating Design Thinking workshops.

Domain & Technical Advantages: Prior experience within

Banking, Wealth Management, Finance, or FinTech

is a strong plus. Experience with Design Systems and responsiveness across complex desktop/mobile web software. Familiarity with AI-assisted design workflows and cognitive psychology principles.

Soft Skills:

Outstanding communication, structured presentation skills, proactivity, and executive stakeholder management in a collaborative team culture.

Languages & Mobility:

is mandatory (French is a strong plus). Willingness to travel occasionally to European hubs (e.G., Geneva, Luxembourg).

Location & Work Authorization:

Must hold a valid work permit for Portugal and be based in or able to commute to

Lisbon .