About the Role
We’re looking for a Senior UX Designer to lead one of our strategic regional banking projects. This role goes beyond executing design work, you’ll be the anchor for quality, collaboration, and cross-regional alignment across Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. You’ll work closely with Product Owners (POs), developers, and stakeholders to guide the design process from start to finish.
- Location: Singapore (with regional project scope across SG, MY, HK)
- Industry: Banking & Financial Services
- Team Structure: Leading a team of 3 (Senior & Mid Designers)
- Employment Type: 12 months contract
Requirements
Project Leadership & Oversight
- Lead design efforts across multiple banking products with regional considerations.
- Serve as the design lead on the project team, ensuring quality and consistency in design deliverables.
- Review and guide work from mid and junior designers, providing mentorship and clear, constructive feedback.
- Represent the design team in strategic discussions and ensure alignment with business goals and technical feasibility.
Stakeholder Management & Requirements Gathering
- Collaborate with Product Owners and business stakeholders to define product requirements and UX objectives.
- Lead or facilitate discovery sessions, translating insights into actionable design goals.
- Proactively align cross-border design expectations with regional business requirements in SG, MY, and HK.
Solutioning & Design Execution
- Translate requirements into wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes.
- Utilize and contribute to existing Design Language Systems (DLS) to ensure UI consistency and scalability.
- Conduct quality checks on UI work and ensure adherence to design acceptance criteria.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work hand-in-hand with cross-functional teams (devs, PMs, POs)
- Ensure proper handoff of designs, documentation, and assets to developers.
- Actively engage in planning, reviews, and retrospectives to align on timelines and technical considerations.
Mentorship & Team Management
- Delegate design work effectively, ensuring team members are set up for success.
- Conduct regular design critiques and reviews, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
- Support the growth of junior team members by providing coaching and actionable feedback.
Portfolio Requirement
Applicants must submit a strong portfolio showcasing:
- End-to-end UX/UI case studies with clear articulation of your role and thinking.
- Examples of work involving enterprise platforms or fintech solutions.
- Evidence of design leadership, collaboration, and measurable impact on product or user outcomes.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in UX/UI design, with at least 2 years in a lead or mentorship role.
- Strong experience in the financial services or banking domain.
- Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, FigJam, Pen and Paper.
- Experienced in building and managing responsive Design Language Systems (DLS).
Key Soft Skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills, able to explain complex design decisions to both designers and non-designers.
- Strategic thinking with a user-first mindset.
- High attention to detail, with the ability to zoom out and see the big picture.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and balancing user, business, and tech needs.
- Team-oriented, empathetic, and proactive in problem-solving.