Design Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer Branch Manager – Kisumu Branch Head – Client Solutions

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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