OM Bank - Lead UX Designer at Old Mutual

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Lead the UX design team across multiple squads
• Ensure the highest levels of consistency and quality across all UX projects.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product owners to define user experience goals. 
• Communication with BA’s, Dev leads and other team members to ensure designs are feasible and implemented accurately.
• Participate in UX Team development processes and stand-ups.
• User Testing: Assist in planning and assisting in usability tests and other design research activities. Take the user feedback and iterate designs accordingly to enhance user experience and satisfaction.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of UX trends, tools, and technologies. Propose innovative design solutions that enhance user experience and drive digital banking forward.
• Mentorship: Mentor designers, providing guidance and feedback to help them grow in their UX design skills.
• Reports into the Head of UX

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 8 years of experience in UX/UI/Product design, specifically in the banking or financial services industry.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading a team of designers.
• Relevant Qualification in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in UX design and proven track record in a leadership role.

Expert level skills in Figma (Including but not limited to:

• Design system architecture,
• General file hygiene
• Creating assets from scratch,
• Ensure clear and consistent naming for layers and components,
• Create, edit and apply, variants, variables, and interactions to manage different states, density modes, and layouts