Design Lead

1 week ago

Sandton, South Africa Blue Pearl PTY LTD Full time US$700 000 - US$1 500 000 per year
We are sourcing for highly specialised, deeply skilled designer with strong cra7

• Candidate must have demonstrable experience in the design of consumer facing na=ve mobile apps.

• Experience in airline and e-commerce ecosystems with be a great advantage

• Work is deeply embedded in the world of AI, na=ve app paCerns, technical systems, and complex design flows.

• Experience with working on large interna=onal brands is a must

• Ability to work within design processes, high-feedback environments, and global quality expecta=ons.

• Strong collabora=on skills with tolerance for large-organisa=on

• Team culture is extremely high-performance, with high design standards looking for world-class talent who is
obsessed with beau=ful design and are energised by crea=ve excellence

• It will be hybrid delivery. Teams will be based locally with occasional travel to KSA alternated with the client
travelling to South Africa
Responsible for leading and managing the design guild to deliver high-quality design outcomes that meet client expecta=ons
and sprint objec=ves.
Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design guild, assigning tasks and ensuring =mely delivery against sprint goals

• Remove obstacles and provide guidance to ensure smooth design opera=ons

• Manage the intake, priori=za=on, and alloca=on of design work across the guild and nego=ate work intake with
key client stakeholders

• Prepare for Project Increment (PIO) planning and represent the Design Guild in the PI to agree the 3-month
implementa=on plan as part of the digital delivery team

• Maintain consistent communica=on with key stakeholders including product managers, delivery leads, and client
experience leads

• Act as the liaison between the design guild and the development teams

• Oversee design quality and ensure all outputs meet experience and brand standards

• Foster collabora=on and mentorship within the design guild to drive growth and excellence

• Champion design best prac=ces, processes, and consistency across deliverables

RequirementsSkills

• Proven leadership and people management skills within a design environment

• Strong understanding of user-centered design and digital product development processes

• Excellent communica=on and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on design oversight

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabili=es

• Proficiency in design and collabora=on tools such as Figma and Adobe Crea=ve Suite


Experience
12+ years

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