Job Title: Digital Design Lead - Banking

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Digital Design Lead plays a pivotal role in shaping our brand's online presence and visual identity. The primary purpose of this role is to lead and inspire a team of digital designers, ensuring the creation of compelling and user-centric digital experiences. The job holder contributes uniquely by combining creative expertise with strategic thinking, influencing our digital brand image, and engaging our target audience effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Digital Leadership:

• Provide visionary leadership to the digital design team, setting high standards for creativity, innovation, and user-centered design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align digital design strategies with overall business objectives.
• Conduct regular design reviews, offering constructive feedback to team members to enhance their skills and foster professional growth.

Project Execution:

• Lead the conceptualization and execution of digital design projects, from initial ideation to final implementation.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality designs, meeting project milestones and deadlines.
• Oversee the end-to-end design process, from wireframes and prototypes to final deliverables.

Cross Functional Collaboration:

• Act as a bridge between the design, marketing, product, and development teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
• Translate marketing and product requirements into visually compelling and effective digital design solutions.
• Provide design insights and recommendations to enhance the overall user experience and achieve business goals.

Innovation and Trends:

• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices.
• Infuse innovative design concepts into digital strategy, pushing the boundaries of creativity.
• Collaborate with team members to experiment with new design tools and methodologies.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in digital design, with at least 3 years of experience in a leadership or a managerial role.
• Proven track record of successful digital design projects and portfolio showcasing a range of design styles and platforms.
• Experience working in the banking and/or financial services industry.
• Proficient in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, etc.
• Strong understanding of user experience (UX) principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and other web development technologies.
• Knowledge of the latest design trends, tools, and technologies in the digital space.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Design, Product Design, or any related field.
• A Masters degree is a plus.