OM Bank - UI Designer : Design System Specialist

Old Mutual; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company seeks a UI Designer with a design system specialization. The role involves maintaining a multi-platform design system and collaborating with UX Designers and Developers. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in UI design and proficiency in Figma. This position offers the opportunity to shape the visual language across all digital touchpoints and ensures consistency and accessibility in design.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in UI or product design.
• Proven experience in design systems management.
• Strong grasp of UI design principles including spacing, hierarchy, colour, typography.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, evolve, and document the bank’s multi-platform Design System.
• Create and manage UI components, tokens, and styles within Figma.
• Collaborate with UX Designers, Developers, and Brand teams.

Skills

Action Planning

Agile Project Management

Computer Literacy

Customer Value Proposition Development

Market Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design, UI Design, Interaction Design

Tools

Figma

Job description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

At OM Bank, we strive to attract great people who are passionate about coming together for a higher purpose- building something unique and aspirational, always aiming to be the best they can be. We are rooted in our purpose of inspiring and enabling our customers to grow and sustain their prosperity.

We’re looking for a UI Designer with a Design System specialisation to help scale and refine the bank’s visual language across all digital touchpoints. This role sits at the heart of our design practice, ensuring our digital interfaces are consistent, accessible, and future-ready.

You’ll collaborate closely with UX Designers, Developers, and Brand stakeholders to evolve our Design System into a robust, scalable foundation that supports product squads across the organisation.

This position suits a designer who thrives on structure, detail, and systems thinking. Someone who can balance visual craft with technical precision.

Key Result Areas

• Maintain, evolve, and document the bank’s multi-platform Design System (mobile & web).
• Create and manage UI components, tokens, and styles within Figma, ensuring consistency and reusability.
• Collaborate with UX Designers, Developers, and Brand teams to align visual and interaction patterns across platforms.
• Audit product interfaces and identify opportunities for visual and structural consistency.
• Partner with front-end teams to translate components into coded libraries, ensuring design fidelity.
• Establish and enforce standards for accessibility, scalability, and brand alignment.
• Support design squads in applying the system correctly and efficiently through guidance, reviews, and documentation.
• Contribute to DesignOps improvements that streamline design-to-development workflows.
• Maintain clear documentation of design rationale, usage guidelines, and version updates.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design, UI Design, Interaction Design, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in UI or product design, preferably within digital product teams.
• Proven experience in design systems management (portfolio or case study required).
• Experience in banking, fintech, or enterprise-level applications is an advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma and familiarity with design tokens, variants, and component libraries.
• Strong grasp of UI design principles including spacing, hierarchy, colour, typography, and accessibility.
• Demonstrated experience building or maintaining a Design System at product scale.
• Understanding of design/development collaboration, including handoff best practices and version control.
• Ability to maintain pixel-perfect visual quality while ensuring components are scalable and efficient.
• Understanding of responsive design and platform-specific patterns (iOS, Android, Web).
• Exposure to front-end concepts (HTML, CSS, React or Flutter) is advantageous.

Skills

Action Planning, Agile Project Management, Computer Literacy, Customer Value Proposition Development, Data Compilation, Evaluating Information, Executing Plans, IT Implementation, Market Analysis, Market Research Analysis, Product Development

Competencies

Business Insight, Collaborates, Cultivates Innovation, Customer Focus, Decision Quality, Drives Results, Ensures Accountability, Interpersonal Savvy

Education

Bachelors Degree (B)

Closing Date

24 November 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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