IG Group Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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So, who are we?
Hello, we’re IG Group. We are a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options and Crypto.
Job Title
Head of Design
Job Description
So, who are we?
Hello, we’re IG Group. We are a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options and Crypto.
We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. We’re global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. We’re hungry to move faster, ship better product for our customers and grow our user base. We believe in high autonomy, and we want people who are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers.
We work in cross-functional teams and are laser focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth.
Your team
IGs design team create exceptional user experiences across all digital platforms, ensuring brand consistency, usability, and innovation in design.
Your role in the Team’s Success
Lead IGs design team in creating exceptional user experiences across all digital platforms, ensuring brand consistency, usability, and innovation in design.
What You’ll Do
* Curious about our product and the technology, caring about our clients and their user experience and unafraid of the complexity that comes with regulatory risk.
* Define and implement IGs design vision, strategy, and standards
* Lead and mentor a team of product designers, UX researchers, and UI designers
* Oversee the design of all digital products, ensuring consistency and exceptional user experiences
* Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver innovative design solutions
* Establish design processes, methodologies, and best practices
* Champion user-centered design throughout the organisation
* Conduct and oversee user research to inform design decisions
* Stay current with design trends and innovations in financial services
Key Qualification Requirements
What you’ll need for this role
* 8+ years of design experience with at least 4 years in leadership roles
* Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional digital product design
* Experience leading design teams in financial services or similar complex environments
* Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies
* Knowledge of design systems and their implementation
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Bachelors degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field; advanced degree preferred
How We Work
We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office – which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:
* Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm
* Think Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes
* Champion the client: Understand and prioritise clients needs
* Deliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth;
* Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback
We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We’re committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey. Learn more about our D&I approach here.
The Perks
Your growth fuels our success! Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.
Learn more about the Perks here!
Join us for this exciting journey.Apply now!
Number of openings
1
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
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