UX Team Lead

DigiOutsource; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital gaming company is seeking a UX Team Lead to provide leadership and direction to their UX design team, ensuring exceptional user-centric digital experiences across platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in digital design and leadership, strong understanding of user-centered design principles, and proficiency in tools such as Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD. Join a vibrant team and enjoy comprehensive professional benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive learning and development programs

Free Daily Meals

Group Life Cover

Medical Aid Subsidy

Leadership Training

Free On-site Gym

Qualifications

• 2+ years of digital design experience in a corporate environment.
• Experience in a leadership or managerial role.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop a team of UX designers.
• Define and drive UX strategies aligned with business goals.
• Communicate design decisions and rationales to stakeholders.

Skills

Digital design experience

Leadership skills

User-centered design principles

UX design tools proficiency

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in UX Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

Kick-start your career in the online gaming world and experience the very latest in technology and innovation.

Who We Are

We’re Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world’s leading Sports and iGaming brands, including Betway and Jackpot City. We’re a powerhouse built on decades of expertise across 22 countries – and with over 3,000 bright minds, we’re changing the game for good. Our mission is to give our customers a superclass entertainment experience.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. At Super Group, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. In return, you’ll find a supportive environment where your skills can flourish and your career can soar.

Ready to become a game-changer? Supercharge your career with us and be part of something extraordinary.

Why we need you

The purpose of the UX Team Lead role is to provide leadership and direction to the UX design team, ensuring the delivery of exceptional user-centric digital experiences across all platforms and products. The candidate should facilitate good design practices and remove blockers for the team, while also enabling a culture of continuous learning and self-improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leadership & Management

• Mentor, guide, and develop a team of UX designers.
• Mentor, guide, and develop graduates placed in the UX team.
• Oversee resource allocation, task delegation, and project timelines.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and business stakeholders.

Strategy & Vision

• Define and drive UX strategies aligned with business goals.
• Keep abreast of UX trends, tools, and technologies, ensuring the team's methods are current.

Design Oversight

• Review and provide feedback on design deliverables such as wireframes, prototypes, and user flows.
• Ensure design consistency and adherence to brand guidelines and design systems across products.
• Own quality and velocity of the design team’s output.

User Research

• Advocate for and integrate user research into the design process.
• Interpret user feedback and analytics data to inform design decisions.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Communicate design decisions and rationales to stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of collaboration across departments.

Process Enhancement

• Continuously refine and enhance design processes, tools, and standards.
• Implement design processes that align with the SDLC.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. You may be required to complete other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives.

Essential Skills You’ll Bring To The Table

• 2+ years of digital design experience in a corporate environment.2+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proficiency in UX design tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and prototyping tools.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrates consistent behavior aligned to the Organizational Culture

Desirable Skills You’ve Got Up Your Sleeve

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in UX Design, Interaction Design, or a related field.
• 12 Months experience with iGaming products.
• Experience in conducting user research and usability testing.
• Understanding of the current business strategies.
• Experience working with cross functional teams.
• Experience building and implementing design systems.

Our values are non-negotiables

Our culture is underpinned by core values that are linked to key behavioural competencies. Along with the below behavioural competencies, these are essential for all employees in order for you to embed in and drive our culture forward.

These Competencies Are

• Adaptability
• Ownership and accountability
• Initiating action
• Resilience
• Team orientation
• Integrity
• Innovation

What You’ll Get Back

We offer a great variety of personal and professional benefits to help you thrive at DigiOutsource and Super Group. This includes:

• We’re dedicated to your supergrowth. Our comprehensive learning and development programmes give you a range of resources and opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
• Your hard work and achievements won’t go unnoticed. Our innovative Performance Tool ensures you receive regular, constructive feedback, helping you to continuously improve and reach your full potential.
• Our Employee Assistance programme offers a variety of benefits which you and your family can benefit from.
• Free Daily Meals
• Free Massages On-site
• Free On-Site Gym
• Group Life Cover
• Funeral Fund Benefit
• Financial Services Assistance
• Curro School Fees Benefit
• Income Continuation Benefit
• Leadership Training
• Referral Bonus
• Medical Aid Subsidy
• Free Sleep Coaching
• On-site Barista
• Retirement Annuity Subsidy
• Team buildings

Be part of that Superclass feeling.

At Super Group, diversity is part of our DNA. With teams across 16 countries, 85 nationalities, and 18 languages, we take equal opportunities seriously, championing a supportive, inclusive and empowering environment wherever you are in the Group.

It’s all about putting your experience first and ensuring honesty and fairness in all we do.

Here, your growth is supported and your contributions valued.

Game on!

The perfect place to work, play and grow!

• Please note we will apply relevance to our Talent Management and Talent Development Programme as part of our recruitment process.
• Shortlisted candidates may need to complete an assessment.

This position requires trust and honesty it has access to customers financial details - therefore a credit and criminal record check will be conducted. The qualifications identified herein are an inherent job requirement; therefore, a qualification verification check will be done. By applying for this role, and supplying the necessary details, you hereby grant us permission to apply for these checks. This will be done in a confidential manner, and solely for the purposes of verification.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please deem your application as unsuccessful.