Director of Product Design — Fintech & Africa Growth

Women In Payments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial inclusion organization is seeking a Director - Head of Product Design to lead and evolve their Product Design function across multiple African markets. This role emphasizes strategic direction, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the creation of cohesive user experiences. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in digital product design, strong leadership qualities, and a passion for innovation in the fintech industry. Join us in shaping impactful design strategies that drive business success.

Benefits

Family-friendly policies

Coaching partnerships

On-the-job training

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience leading design teams and complex projects in digital products.
• Deep understanding of UX strategy with the ability to balance business goals with user needs.
• Experience building and maintaining design systems across multiple touchpoints.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and evolution of our Product Design function.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Tech leadership to define overall UX strategy.
• Build and maintain design systems that ensure visual cohesion while enabling rapid innovation.
• Review design work to ensure quality and cohesion before release.
• Mentor design team members and foster a sense of belonging.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

UX strategy

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

A leading financial inclusion organization is seeking a Director - Head of Product Design to lead and evolve their Product Design function across multiple African markets. This role emphasizes strategic direction, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the creation of cohesive user experiences. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in digital product design, strong leadership qualities, and a passion for innovation in the fintech industry. Join us in shaping impactful design strategies that drive business success.