Job title : Senior Product Design Lead : Individual and Product Onboarding
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : November 06, 2025
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Job Purpose
We are looking for a visionary Senior Product Design Lead to drive the design strategy and execution for our client and product onboarding portfolio. This role is pivotal in shaping human-centred, scalable, and future-ready experiences that align with business objectives and deliver measurable impact.You will lead a team of designers, foster a culture of design excellence and innovation, and collaborate closely with product, engineering, research, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions are feasible, impactful, and delightful.Job Responsibilities
Lead Design Strategy & Execution
Translate strategic objectives and validated user problems into intuitive, scalable design solutions.Define and evolve design systems, guidelines, and frameworks to ensure consistency and efficiency.Champion User-Centred Design
Conduct and leverage user research, usability testing, and data insights to inform design decisions.Advocate for inclusive, accessible, and omni-channel experiences across all touchpoints.Drive Innovation & Future Readiness
Integrate AI-driven tools and emerging technologies into the design process to enhance efficiency and creativity.Promote service design thinking to deliver seamless end-to-end experiences.Mentorship & Leadership
Guide and mentor designers, fostering a growth mindset and culture of collaboration.Influence stakeholders through clear communication, storytelling, and co-creation workshops.Operational Excellence
Ensure alignment with technical infrastructure, design standards, and agile delivery practices.Manage timelines, priorities, and resources to deliver high-quality outputs on schedule.Minimum Experience
8+ years in UI / UX or Product Design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.Proven experience in leading design teams and delivering complex digital products at scale.Qualifications
Essential : Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior CertificatePreferred : Degree or Certification in Design, HCI, or related field from an accredited institution.Skills & Exposure
Design Tools : Figma, Miro (advanced proficiency).Prototyping : High-fidelity prototyping in Figma.Technical Acumen : Basic front-end understanding (HTML, CSS), strong grasp of software delivery at scale.Methodologies : Agile, Lean UX, and service design practices for omni-channel experiences.Technical & Professional KnowledgeFull Product Design lifecycle and Design Systems.AI as a design enabler and data-driven design practices.Strong understanding of UX metrics, analytics, and performance measurement.Familiarity with journey mapping, service design, and accessibility standards.Behavioural Competencies
High performance, purpose-led : Create a culture of purpose-led, client-centred, and values-driven performance.Driving Successful Customer EngagementsDriving InnovationBuilding TalentAccountabilityPortfolio ManagementICT jobs