Overview
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.
Role
Head of Design - APAC & ME
What you’ll do
* Own the entire design process from ideation to implementation and everything that entails - UX, UI, prototyping
* Build a Design System and supporting framework to be applied to multiple countries
* Work with pace and energy to prototype, test and iterate design ideas
* Proactively observe and implement learnings from user testing and research
* Use excellent communication skills to get everyone, at all levels, excited about your work
* Collaborate closely with other UX and product designers, product owners and developers to create a highly efficient delivery team
* Lead a team of designers based across our markets, bringing thought leadership to our design process
* Demonstrate experience of design systems to help define and refine our design language
* Coach and support more junior members of the team
Key qualifications
* 7+ years’ experience delivering global products in a similar large-scale product-led environment
* Slick, thoughtful and flexible design skills - typography, grid systems, cross-platform UI
* Strong appetite for complexity, for thinking about data, numbers, forms, and for disentangling workflows associated with managing and consuming data
* Ability to create working prototypes and demonstrate interactive design solutions
* Excellent presentation, storytelling and communication skills
* Proven track record of delivering conceptual work
* Experience of creating and maintaining design systems
* An appreciation of modern design trends and patterns
* Keen attention to detail across all levels of the design process
How we work
We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office. 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 client’s 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 and we’re committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us.
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.
Number of openings: 1
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
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