OM Bank - Lead UX Designer

Old Mutual Limited (OML) is a premium African financial services group that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key markets in 14 countries. 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