Lead UX​/UI Designer - Mobile Applications

Our client, a prominent fintech innovator headquartered in the administrative capital of Pretoria, is seeking an accomplished Lead UX/UI Designer to spearhead the design strategy for their suite of cutting-edge mobile applications. This role requires a visionary leader passionate about crafting intuitive, engaging, and user-centric digital experiences. You will be responsible for guiding the entire design process, from user research and conceptualization to detailed wire framing, prototyping, and high-fidelity design.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading design teams, a deep understanding of mobile UX/UI best practices, and a commitment to creating seamless and impactful user journeys. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of mobile financial services from our strategic base in Pretoria.

• Lead the UX/UI design efforts for native iOS and Android mobile applications.
• Develop and champion the overall design vision and strategy for mobile products.
• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gather insights and inform design decisions.
• Create user personas, user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define product requirements and design solutions.
• Establish and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across all mobile platforms.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing design team.
• Stay current with emerging UX/UI trends, technologies, and best practices in the mobile and fintech space.
• Present design concepts and rationale effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Interaction Design, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior role focusing on mobile applications.
• Proven experience designing successful and scalable mobile applications (iOS and Android).
• Expertise in industry-standard design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.
• Strong understanding of mobile design patterns, platform guidelines (HIG, Material Design), and usability heuristics.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent visual design skills, including typography, color theory, and layout.
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an agile development environment.
• A robust portfolio showcasing impactful mobile UX/UI design work is essential.

• Our client offers an attractive salary package, comprehensive private healthcare benefits, and a performance-based annual bonus.
• This is a fully remote role, allowing you to work from anywhere within South Africa, with flexible working hours.
• We provide a generous annual leave allowance, access to online learning platforms, and regular virtual team-building activities.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a rapidly growing company are abundant. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, collaboration, and employee well-being, all while contributing to the fintech landscape from the convenience of your chosen location, rather than needing to be in Pretoria.