Job Description

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Specialist

REQ 142084 Keabetswe Modise

Closing Date: 10 October 2025

Location

Nedbank 135 Rivonia Campus - Sandton - Hybrid

Cluster

Group Technology - Enterprise Design

Career Stream

Design

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Managers

Job Purpose

We are looking for a visionary

Senior Product Design Lead

to drive the design strategy and execution for our client and product onboarding portfolio. This role is pivotal in shaping human-centred, scalable, and future-ready experiences that align with business objectives and deliver measurable impact.

You will lead a team of designers, foster a culture of design excellence and innovation, and collaborate closely with product, engineering, research, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions are feasible, impactful, and delightful.

Job Responsibilities

Lead Design Strategy & Execution

Translate strategic objectives and validated user problems into intuitive, scalable design solutions. Define and evolve design systems, guidelines, and frameworks to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Champion User-Centred Design

Conduct and leverage user research, usability testing, and data insights to inform design decisions. Advocate for inclusive, accessible, and omni-channel experiences across all touchpoints.

Drive Innovation & Future Readiness

Integrate AI-driven tools and emerging technologies into the design process to enhance efficiency and creativity. Promote service design thinking to deliver seamless end-to-end experiences.

Mentorship & Leadership

Guide and mentor designers, fostering a growth mindset and culture of collaboration. Influence stakeholders through clear communication, storytelling, and co-creation workshops.

Operational Excellence

Ensure alignment with technical infrastructure, design standards, and agile delivery practices. Manage timelines, priorities, and resources to deliver high-quality outputs on schedule.

Minimum Experience

8+ years in UI/UX or Product Design, with at least

3 years

in a leadership role. Proven experience in leading design teams and delivering complex digital products at scale.

Qualifications

Essential: Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate Preferred: Degree or Certification in Design, HCI, or related field from an accredited institution.

Skills & Exposure

Design Tools: Figma, Miro (advanced proficiency). Prototyping: High-fidelity prototyping in Figma. Technical Acumen: Basic front-end understanding (HTML, CSS), strong grasp of software delivery at scale. Methodologies: Agile, Lean UX, and service design practices for omni-channel experiences.

Technical & Professional Knowledge

Full Product Design lifecycle and Design Systems. AI as a design enabler and data-driven design practices. Strong understanding of UX metrics, analytics, and performance measurement. Familiarity with journey mapping, service design, and accessibility standards. Behavioural Competencies
High performance, purpose-led:Create a culture of purpose-led, client-centred, and values-driven performance. Driving Successful Customer Engagements Driving Innovation Building Talent Accountability Portfolio Management
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Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566