Director Of Product Design—Shape Ux Strategy & Growth

M-Kopa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is looking for a Director of Product Design to lead its design function. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in design leadership, specifically in UI/UX design and strong mentoring capabilities. Responsibilities include collaborating with product and tech teams, building design systems, and translating design metrics into business results. This role offers opportunities for travel and living in vibrant tech hubs across Africa.

Benefits

Opportunities for travel

Living in vibrant tech hubs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in design leadership.
• Deep understanding of UX strategy.
• Strong mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product and tech teams.
• Build design systems.
• Translate design metrics into business outcomes.

Skills

Design leadership

UX strategy

Mentoring

Job description

A leading financial services company is seeking a Director of Product Design to lead and evolve its design function, driving user experiences across multiple African markets.

The candidate will have 10+ years of experience in design leadership, a deep understanding of UX strategy, and strong mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities include collaborating with product and tech teams, building design systems, and translating design metrics into business outcomes.

The role offers opportunities for travel and living in Africa's vibrant tech hubs.