Head of UX and Design
At R3, we aim to create a world where value flows freely and business is conducted securely. Our mission is to facilitate an open, trusted digital economy that endures. As a rapidly growing company with the perseverance of a startup, we foster a workplace where creativity is valued, and each day presents new opportunities.
In this role, you will hold a critical position as a leader in UX and Design, influencing the user experience and design landscape for our range of DLT products and cutting-edge solutions. Working alongside various teams like marketing, engineering, and other organizational units, you will guide the UX and Design team in delivering user-friendly, captivating, and visually appealing product experiences. Your strategic mindset, innovative leadership, and dedication to design will be instrumental in positioning our products successfully in the market.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the UX and design strategy to align with business objectives and market demands. Lead the UX and Design team to ensure products deliver exceptional user experiences and maintain high design standards.
- Collaboration: Partner closely with cross-functional teams such as marketing, engineering, product management, and sales to seamlessly integrate UX and design into product development and company initiatives.
- User-Centric Design: Advocate for a user-centric design methodology by using insights from user research, business personas, journey maps, and usability testing to steer design decisions and enhance products.
- Design Excellence: Supervise the entire design process, ensuring products meet usability, accessibility, and visual appeal standards from conceptualization to launch.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to solicit feedback, grasp user requirements, and incorporate insights into design enhancements.
- Brand Consistency: Ensure product designs align with our brand identity, voice, and tone, enhancing brand recognition and user engagement when applicable.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in a senior UX/UI design role, preferably within the technology or fintech sectors.
- Strong portfolio showcasing UX/UI design work, including leading design projects from inception to completion.
- Proficiency in design thinking, user research, and usability testing methodologies.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills to inspire and manage a design team effectively.
- Proficient in design and prototyping tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision.
- Knowledge of front-end development practices and technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is beneficial.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field.
Why Join Us
R3 transcends being merely a workplace; we are a community of forward-thinking innovators, problem-solvers, and tech enthusiasts. By becoming part of our team as the Head of UX and Design, you will have the chance to influence the future of Digital Asset and Digital Currency products and solutions significantly, collaborate with a skilled team, and advance your career in a dynamic and supportive setting.
R3 stands as a distinguished enterprise technology firm specializing in digital solutions for regulated financial markets. Our technology empowers financial markets to operate more efficiently, transparently, and with enhanced connectivity. Our focus lies in advancing markets and nurturing an open, trustworthy, and enduring digital economy.
At R3, we embody core values of Collaboration, Ownership, Boldness, and Customer First. Consequently, our cornerstone DLT platform, Corda, and R3 Digital Markets product suite are trusted by leading financial market infrastructures (FMIs), exchanges, central banks, and commercial banks worldwide.
R3 proudly fosters an inclusive and diverse workplace, supporting individuals of all ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, backgrounds, abilities, veteran statuses, and cultures. We are committed to creating an environment where individuality is embraced and valued, as we believe that our collective differences are what bring us together in strength.