Product Design Lead

About the role

As a Product Design Lead, you will own the execution of our design vision, managing a small team of designers across multiple teams to prioritise initiatives, drive strategic projects, and foster a culture of excellence. Balancing leadership with hands‑on design, you will ensure we deliver business‑driven, user‑centred solutions that elevate the user experience.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team of product designers, ensuring project prioritisation, team alignment, and timely execution of high‑quality design work.
• Mentor and inspire the team through regular critiques, coaching, and skill development.
• Maintain a hands‑on approach, contributing directly to key design projects while balancing leadership duties.
• Partner with product managers, engineers, and executives to translate strategic goals into user‑friendly design solutions.
• Advocate for user‑centred design using research, usability testing, and behavioural insights.
• Ensure design consistency and scalability through design systems and atomic design principles.
• Champion accessibility and inclusive design for a diverse audience.
• Collaborate with analytics and product teams to measure design impact and optimise experiences.

Required profile

• A strong portfolio demonstrating leadership of design teams and end‑to‑end product design solutions backed by user research and measurable impact.
• Proven experience leading and developing design teams, fostering collaboration, mentorship, and performance‑driven growth.
• Expertise in UX/UI principles, interaction design, and user research methodologies with a track record of delivering results‑driven digital products.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence cross‑functional teams and advocate for design at all levels.
• Strategic mindset to translate product goals into scalable, flexible, user‑centric design solutions.
• Experience managing design workflows, tools, and operational processes to improve team efficiency.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining design excellence.
• Background in fintech or SaaS with understanding of financial products, compliance, security, and designing for trust.

What we offer

• A leadership role shaping the future of fintech, influencing design strategy for millions of users.
• Opportunities for career growth through mentorship, leadership development, and scaling a high‑performing design team.
• Autonomy and influence over design decisions, cross‑functional collaboration, and best‑practice definition.
• A high‑performing, collaborative team culture that values design excellence.
• A culture of experimentation encouraging bold ideas, rapid iteration, and data‑driven improvements.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Remote‑friendly work culture with support for professional development and community engagement.