Design Lead Job, Latest IT Vacancies in Kenya,



REF: DL/08/2021 – DESIGN LEAD


JOB SUMMARY:


The Design Lead will be responsible for managing a team of designers responsible for creating end-to-end product designs that will deliver distinctive digital experiences for I&M’s customers and employees.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


As a Design Lead, you will report to the Digital Factory Manager and shall be responsible for:



  • Manage a team of 5 – 6 designers

  • Mentor and guide designers according to their seniority level and career aspirations

  • Take part in planning and coordination across teams and stakeholders

  • Contribute in designing and delivering elegant and delightful product experiences as part of a cross-functional Agile product team

  • Defining the user experience journeys and driving the vision of the visual style and brand positioning relative to design guidelines and contributing to developing our design system and processes.

  • Collaborating with stakeholders to solve business challenges through designs thinking and maintain a level of design consistency and coherence across client organization products.

  • Clearly articulating proposed design and key decisions with Product Managers.

  • Must be a team player capable of working closely with the Designers, Engineers and Business Leads

  • Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast paced, and high-pressure organizations

  • Understanding of current mobile and web technologies

  • Be organized, detail-oriented and results-driven across various products.


COMPETENCIES   REQUIREMENT:


Qualification



  • Design Degree or any other relevant course/ qualification in design studies


Experience



  • 5+ years of demonstrated experience in creating and implementing UI design and at least 2 years in a leadership role

  • Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast paced, and high-pressure organizations

  • Understanding of current mobile and web technologies

  • Be organized, detail-oriented and results-driven

  • Experience designing quality digital products with user-centred design that spans mobile and web interfaces

  • Experience with a diverse set of software such as the Adobe XD, InVision, Sketch, Zeplin, and other tools for Graphic / Visual Design

  • Basic coding skills that help make your vision a reality is a plus

  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tight deadlines efficiently


Knowledge



  • Knowledge of agile values, principles and practices

  • Knowledge of services in financial services industry

  • Awareness of current design trends.



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