Product Design Lead

Role Overview As a Product Design Lead, you will own the execution of our design vision, managing a small team of designers across multiple teams to prioritise initiatives, drive strategic projects, and foster a culture of excellence. What You Will Do Lead and manage a small team of product designers, mentor and inspire your team, manage project timelines, roadmaps, and design workflows, and partner with product managers, engineers, and executives to translate strategic goals into user-friendly design solutions. Why It Might Be a Fit This role requires strong leadership, UX/UI expertise, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to remove blockers, streamline workflows, and create scalable, accessible designs that align with both user and business needs. Requirements Strong portfolio demonstrating ability to lead design teams and deliver end-to-end product design solutions Experience leading and developing design teams, fostering collaboration, mentorship, and performance-driven growth Expertise in UX/UI principles, interaction design, and user research methodologies Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Strategic mindset, with ability to translate product goals into scalable, flexible, and user-centric design solutions Experience managing design workflows, tools, and operational processes to improve team efficiency and output Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively balancing multiple priorities while maintaining design excellence Experience in fintech or SaaS, with a strong understanding of financial products, compliance, security, and designing for trust Benefits Competitive compensation Benefits Remote-friendly work culture Support for professional development Engagement with the design community Originally posted on Himalayas