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On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Design Lead to join a fast-growing, international team of bright individuals, and help them take products to the next level. This is a hybrid working model with a base in Limassol.

About the company

Established in 2018 as a Fintech company, and since then, never stopped expanding and introducing cool features to a base of 1 million+ users. In addition to an existing arsenal of awesome award-winning products that already provide, such as trading platform, digital asset exchange, copy-trading, DeFi staking, and others – the company is currently building a plethora of new services, which will include payments and card infrastructure, licensed brokerage services and much more. The Sales and Affiliates team is the engine that drives growth; with a community-driven and aggressive marketing approach they should ensure that our products are the preferred choice of the majority of people living in a target country or region. Having said that, the Sales and Affiliates team is the company’s special forces!

About the position

Looking for a passionate and talented Lead Designer with experience in Digital Product Design, to join our constantly growing marketing team. The Lead Designer will be responsible for leading and managing the design team, driving the creative direction, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality design solutions across various projects. With the directions of the CMO you will play a crucial role in shaping the visual identity and user experience of our organization, working closely with cross-functional teams to create compelling and innovative designs that align with our brand objectives and business goals.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead, inspire, and manage a team of designers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to foster their professional growth.
• Set clear goals and expectations, assign tasks, and ensure the team’s productivity and efficiency.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity and innovation.

2. Design Strategy and Vision:

• Develop and implement the overall design strategy, aligning it with the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Define and communicate the design vision, ensuring it is consistently applied across all design projects and channels.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement in design processes and methodologies.

3. Design Execution and Quality:

• Oversee the end-to-end design process, from conceptualization to final delivery, ensuring the highest level of quality and craftsmanship.
• Provide design direction and feedback to the team, ensuring designs are visually appealing, user-centric, and on-brand.
• Review and approve design deliverables, ensuring they meet project requirements and specifications.

4. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, marketing, engineering, and UX, to understand project requirements and deliver effective design solutions.
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, addressing their design-related needs and expectations.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external partners, such as agencies and vendors, to support design initiatives and maintain brand consistency.

5. Design Process Improvement:

• Continuously evaluate and enhance design processes, tools, and workflows to optimize efficiency and productivity.
• Implement and promote design best practices, standards, and guidelines to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Foster a culture of design thinking and user-centered design principles throughout the organization.

What you’ll need:

• BA or MA in Web or/and Graphic design or relevant certification.
• At least 7 years of experience in a similar position (at least 3 years in Fintech Gambling or Crypto industries).
• At least 5 years of experience in managing teams.
• Portfolio of completed design projects (only applications accompanied by a relevant work portfolio will be taken into consideration).
• Experience in Digital Product Design (platforms and mobile apps).
• Proficient knowledge of design software such as Figma (Sketch or InVision) and Adobe Suite (ie Photoshop, Illustrator, XD).
• Strong aesthetics and graphic design skills, creative and passionate about graphic/web design. Good time management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• Ability to work well within a team as well as autonomously.

Benefits:

• Global fast-growing, high-tech company.
• Amazing career-growth opportunities.
• KPI-based bonuses.
• Fun team of like-minded bright individuals.
• Teambuilding travels around the world.
• Medical, Provident Fund and many other cool perks.
• Salary: open discussion with appropriate candidate.

APPLY NOW!

Please send your Cover Letter and CV to email address: evagoras@mycounsellor.com.cy

with subject: Candidate (name / surname) for Design Lead. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. Only successful candidates will be contacted; therefore, we thank you in advance.