The Company

We are Malta’s largest independent financial services firm, boasting a rich heritage dating back to 1971 delivering a comprehensive financial ecosystem connecting capital raising, wealth management, online trading and payments which provides an ISO-certified customer service. Our success has garnered many prestigious accolades in Malta and gained international recognition, featuring prominently on Bloomberg TV and in Microsoft’s Customer Stories.

We provide a premier digital payments and investment platform seamlessly integrating payment and investment services, providing both Indivduals and businesses with highly competitive exchange rates, global payment capabilities, multi-currency card management, and access to over 20,000 investment opportunities across a wide range of asset classes via both mobile and desktop platforms. For businesses, we offer swift on-boarding within 48 hours and an extensive suite of liquidity management tools designed to optimise interest income.

Summary

The Lead UI/UX Designer will be responsible for the UI/UX design of our platform and will work closely with the development team and product managers to design the interface of the platform across our native apps and web channel.

As a Lead UX/UI Designer, you will be responsible for leading the design process and ensuring the delivery of exceptional user experiences and visually appealing interfaces. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to create an intuitive, efficient, and engaging Fintech platform.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the design team by setting clear design direction, providing mentorship, and fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Establish and maintain design standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across all projects.
• Act as a design evangelist, advocating for user-centred design principles and demonstrating the value of UX/UI within the organization.
• Conduct user research to understand user needs, behaviours, and motivations, and translate findings into actionable design insights.
• Analyse user feedback, metrics, and usability testing results to iterate and improve the user experience continuously.
• Generate innovative ideas and concepts through brainstorming sessions, workshops, and design thinking methodologies.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and design mock-ups to visualize and communicate design concepts effectively.
• Create visually stunning and functional user interfaces that align with brand guidelines and enhance the overall user experience.
• Design high-fidelity mock-ups, iconography, typography, and other visual elements to communicate design intent and direction.
• Collaborate with graphic designers and illustrators to create visually compelling assets as needed.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, developers, and stakeholders to understand project requirements and goals.
• Communicate design concepts, rationale, and solutions effectively through presentations, design reviews, and documentation.
• Solicit feedback from stakeholders and iterate on designs based on feedback and usability testing results.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Work closely with project managers to define project scopes, milestones, and deliverables, and ensure successful project execution.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Design, or related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in designing web and mobile applications with a particular focus on investment-related functions and systems.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, usability, and accessibility standards.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Up to date with the latest UI/UX trends, techniques, and technologies
• Experienced in Fintech, Banking, Investments or related areas

Benefits

• Great Remuneration (Paid in EUR) 💰
• Remote Work / Work From Home 🏦
• Accelerated Career Growth 📚
• Latest Tech Exposure💻
• International Exposure 🚀