Lead Product Designer

Posted 24 Days Ago
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Claremont, City of Cape Town, Western Cape
In-Office
Senior level
Cloud • Information Technology
The Role
The Lead Product Designer will enhance user experience and visual identity of software products by working with cross-functional teams, developing design solutions, and conducting user research.
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ABOUT US:


Kurtosys provides asset and wealth managers with a data and content publication platform that enables the construction and distribution of critical sales, marketing, and client reporting materials. Founded in 2002, Kurtosys operates across four global offices. Underpinned by global ISO-27001 certification in information security management, the Kurtosys team has a deep understanding of working at scale with data, information design, industry regulations and compliance issues.


THE OPPORTUNITY:


We are seeking a talented and innovative Product Designer to join our Product team at Kurtosys. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience and visual identity of our software products, ensuring they align seamlessly with the complex needs and expectations of our financial clients.


RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, analysts and external stakeholders to understand user requirements and translate them into intuitive, user-centric design solutions.
  • Develop detailed solution design specifications and documentation for consumption by development teams.
  • Create wireframe mock-ups and prototypes to visually illustrate UX concepts and workflows.
  • Conduct user research and usability testing to gather valuable insights, iterating on designs based on feedback and analytics data.
  • Conduct regular reviews of product designs and user experiences to identify areas for improvement.
  • Develop and maintain a consistent design system that enhances the overall user interface and promotes a cohesive and recognizable product identity.
  • Assist in the creation of training materials and provide support to internal stakeholders on product functionality.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, design tools, and emerging technologies to bring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to the design process.

SKILLS:


  • At least 6-8 years of experience in Product Design
  • Demonstrated experience in product design or related roles.
  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Indesign, Sketch, or Figma.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to translate complex requirements into intuitive and visually appealing designs.
  • An understanding of the software development life cycle and Agile techniques.
  • Familiarity with prototyping tools and techniques.
  • Knowledge of front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
  • Previous experience in a SAAS environment.
  • Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices.

BENEFITS:


  • Relaxed Dress Code
  • Open Culture
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Group Risk Cover
  • Employee Wellbeing Program
  • 20 Days Paid Leave
  • Ongoing Staff Appreciation Events
  • Access To Learning Platforms
  • Working With Experts Across the Globe

FINAL THOUGHTS:


  • We are an international SaaS based fintech company.
  • We work with up-to-date technology, promote from within wherever possible, and encourage our team members to use initiative, think out the box and share their ideas.
  • We aim to transform how our customers - which includes the world's most prestigious financial services firms - drive engagement with their audiences.
  • Our aim is to give our customers the ability to target, knowledge share and nurture their community of prospects and clients to develop long standing relationships.

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Top Skills

Adobe Indesign
CSS
Figma
HTML
JavaScript
Sketch
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The Company
HQ: London
208 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

Kurtosys helps investment managers deliver data & insights to their clients. Whether it be client reporting, client portals or multiple websites across regions, we're all about delivering data, documents and insights accurately, consistently and at scale. We're a secure cloud-based platform backed by a global team of experts. Our solutions are designed to make marketing and client reporting teams' lives easier.

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