Product Design Lead (UI/UX)
2 days ago
About audax
audax means courage. To have the courage to change the banking scene, eliminating constraints caused by existing legacy infrastructure. Ou..
About audax
audax means courage. To have the courage to change the banking scene, eliminating constraints caused by existing legacy infrastructure. Our mission is to empower banks and financial institutions to scale and modernise at speed, reaching new customers without breaking the bank.
We began our journey supplying services to and powering Standard Chartered’s white-label plug and play Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) solution, Standard Chartered nexus, through our technology capabilities. At audax, we seek go-getters who are hungry for growth and can bring fresh perspectives.
Website - https://www.audax.io
What you will be doing:
We are seeking a skilled UI/UX Lead Designer with hands-on experience to drive the design strategy for web portals while providing consultancy for mobile design within our Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) product. This role emphasizes crafting intuitive and accessible digital experiences for web platforms while aligning mobile designs with the principles of our UI-less SDK.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute user experience strategies tailored to web portals, aligning with organizational goals and user needs.
- Conduct user research and usability testing to gain insights and validate designs for web platforms.
- Design wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups, maintaining visual consistency and usability standards for web portals.
- Stewardship of cross-platform (web and mobile) design system, maintaining visual and UX consistency/standards.
- Advocate for accessibility and inclusivity by ensuring designs comply with WCAG guidelines and meet diverse user needs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define design requirements, present concepts, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
What you need to be successful in this role:
Mandatory Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in design, HCI, or related field
- Certifications in Interaction Design or Usability testing
- Minimum 6 years of hands-on UI/UX design experience, with a strong focus on web portals/ apps. Experience in fintech, BaaS, or enterprise platforms is a plus.
- Proficiency in Figma: Expertise in creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs, including collaborative workflows and design system creation.
- Accessibility Standards Expertise: Strong understanding of WCAG compliance to design for inclusivity across mobile and web platforms.
- Design System Development: Proven experience in developing and maintaining scalable design systems for web portals and mobile consultancy.
- HTML, CSS Fundamentals: Basic hands-on knowledge of front-end technologies to ensure seamless collaboration with developers.
- User-Centered Design Principles: Demonstrated ability to design intuitive, user-friendly web interfaces aligned with usability best practices.
- Familiarity with Agile principles and methodology, integrating design processes into sprint cycles and iterative development.
- Strategic Collaboration: Strong ability to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams, articulate design concepts effectively, and influence decision-making.
- Creative Problem-Solving: Innovative and user-centered approach to address complex design challenges while aligning with business goals.
- Time Management & Adaptability: Skilful in prioritizing tasks and delivering high-quality outcomes in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Desired Technical Skills
- Cross-Platform Design Knowledge: Understanding design nuances for both web and mobile platforms, guiding mobile consultancy where needed.
- Usability Testing Tools: Experience with tools like Maze or Optimal Workshop for conducting user testing and gathering actionable feedback.
- Prototyping Skills: Advanced abilities to demonstrate complex user interactions and flows through interactive prototypes.
- Animation Skills: Experience with 2D animation in After Effects and export using BodyMovin/Lottie.
- Agile Design Integration: Proficiency in embedding design workflows into Agile frameworks, including sprint planning and iterative cycles.
- Front-End Collaboration: Basic knowledge of JavaScript or React to facilitate efficient design-to-development handoff.
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