UI and UX Design Lead

Job Description

Job Summary: Were looking for a Lead App Designer to head the design efforts of our mobile-first fintech products. In this role, you'll be responsible for crafting seamless, elegant, and user-centric experiences across Android and iOS platforms. You will also guide a team of designers, own the design system, and contribute to product strategy in close collaboration with product and tech leadership. This is a unique opportunity to shape how millions engage with their financial lives through a mobile interface that is simple, trustworthy, and impactful. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design vision, direction, and execution for our fintech mobile apps. Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a culture of design excellence and collaboration. Build and evolve a scalable design system and ensure brand consistency across all screens. Translate complex financial concepts into intuitive, user-friendly mobile interfaces. Conduct user research, usability studies, and analyze data to identify design opportunities. Create wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups for both iOS and Android platforms. Partner closely with product managers, developers, and marketing teams to align design with product strategy. Collaborate in agile sprints and contribute to shaping product roadmaps with design insights. Ensure technical feasibility and alignment with platform-specific guidelines (Material Design, HIG). Stay updated on the latest design trends, tools, and fintech industry advancements. Drive innovation by exploring and experimenting with new design approaches, motion, and micro-interactions. Provide creative leadership and strategic input to enhance customer experience and product engagement. Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree in Design, HCI, Fine Arts, or a related field. Experience: 5+years of experience in mobile app design with at least 12 years in a lead or senior capacity. Experience in fintech domains such as payments, lending, investments, or insurance. Familiarity with prototyping and motion design tools (e.g., Principle, After Effects, Lottie). Comfort working in fast-paced, agile environments or startups. Skills: Proven track record of designing successful consumer-facing mobile apps, ideally in fintech or similar high-growth domains. Expert-level proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or equivalent tools. Strong portfolio showcasing design thinking, mobile UI/UX expertise, and real-world app interfaces. Deep understanding of Android and iOS design standards. Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills