Lead Product Designer: Strategy, AI & Systems

Accenture; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture South Africa is seeking a Product Designer to lead multidisciplinary teams, shape client relationships, and drive design as a strategy for measurable business outcomes. You will guide design across strategy, governance, and operations, embedding AI-enabled workflows and scalable practices.

The role emphasizes foresight, collaboration with senior stakeholders, and nurturing a culture of growth while balancing craft and strategic delivery. A strong portfolio is essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in UX, UI and product design, ideally in consultancy or digital product environments.
• Tertiary qualification in Design, HCI, or related field.
• Strong portfolio showing craft and systems thinking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multidisciplinary design teams and manage delivery across projects.
• Influence product roadmaps and define scalable design practices.
• Embed human-centered design and align design with business goals.

Skills

UX design

UI design

Product design

Portfolio

Stakeholder influence

Education

Design/HCI degree

Tools

Figma

Prototyping software

MS Office

Job description

Accenture South Africa is seeking a Product Designer to lead multidisciplinary teams, shape client relationships, and drive design as a strategy for measurable business outcomes. You will guide design across strategy, governance, and operations, embedding AI-enabled workflows and scalable practices.

The role emphasizes foresight, collaboration with senior stakeholders, and nurturing a culture of growth while balancing craft and strategic delivery. A strong portfolio is essential.