Role Purpose

• The UX/UI Design Team Lead leads a team of UX/UI Designers to create intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces across both desktop and mobile platforms. This position involves managing the design process, translating user needs and business requirements into engaging and functional designs, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality wireframes, prototypes, and final UI designs. The Team Lead collaborates closely with the Head of Product Design and development teams to ensure innovative and cohesive interfaces that meet the highest standards of usability and aesthetics, ultimately advancing our technology management systems.

Your Responsibilities will include:

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of UX/UI designers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
• Manage team workload, allocate tasks, and ensure timely delivery of design projects.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define user requirements and design goals.
• Foster strong relationships between design and development teams to ensure seamless implementation of designs.

Design Creation:

• Oversee the creation of user flows, wireframes, and prototypes that effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
• Develop and maintain design systems and guidelines to ensure consistency across products and platforms.

User Research and Testing:

• Conduct and oversee user research and usability testing to gather feedback and insights for iterative design improvement.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in UX/UI design applications.

Implementation Support:

• Work closely with developers to ensure successful implementation of designs and user interfaces.
• Advocate for user-centred design principles and contribute to a culture of design thinking within the organization.
• The ideal candidate for the role will have the following qualifications and experience:

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Related business qualification is an advantage.

Work Experience: 

• 6+ years of solid experience in UX/UI design, with portfolio showcasing work on desktop and mobile platforms.
• Experience in UX/UI design in technical environments such as IoT, SCADA or related fields.
• Experience with prototyping tools Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, Tailwind/Flowbite or similar is essential.
• Experience in developing and maintaining a design system using relevant tools such as Tailwind/Flowbite or similar is essential.
• Experience in conducting user research and usability testing.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.
• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership or managerial role, managing a team of designers.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Solid understanding of UX design principles, information architecture, and user-centred design processes.
• Knowledge of front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is an advantage.
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics and design consistency.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team, manage multiple projects, and deliver high-quality designs under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, and stakeholders.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to think critically and creatively.

Competencies:

• User-Centric Design: Ability to understand user needs, behaviours, and motivations to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces.
• Wireframing and Prototyping: Proficiency in creating wireframes, interactive prototypes, and mock-ups to visualize and test design concepts before implementation.
• Design Tools: Proficient in industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar software to create high-fidelity designs and prototyping.
• Interaction Design: Understanding of interactive design principles and the ability to create engaging user interactions.
• Visual Design: Strong visual design skills with an eye for aesthetics, layouts, color theory, and typography to create visually appealing interfaces that align with brand guidelines 
• Information Architecture: Ability to organize and structure information effectively to optimize user navigation and accessibility.
• Usability Testing: Experience in conducting usability tests, gathering feedback, and iterating designs based on user testing results to improve the overall user experience.