Lead UX/UI Designer for a Тop Financial Institution A custom development company, MentorMate is a design and software powerhouse with mature and established practices in Enterprise Web & Mobile Development, Technical Architecture, Human-Centered Design, Cloud & DevOps, Advanced-Data Мanagement & Analytics. We are looking to hire a Lead UX/UI Designer who will work with our team to design, implement and extend groundbreaking custom software experiences for one of our largest clients. This designer will work full-time on a dedicated team that is focused on one product. MentorMate provides challenging careers in a friendly, team-oriented environment. We value our employees and share our success through competitive pay, recognition, advancement opportunities, and a great working environment. Project overview This position will allow you to join a project for a leading client in the banking industry in Canada. You will participate in designing a wealth management platform to support their clients in managing the client’s assets and cash flow. Your work will follow the user-centered design principles to ensure a high-quality design and customized user experience. As a part of this product-focused role, you will work closely with members of the client team, while still receiving guidance and support from MentorMate. Required skills This position requires a hands-on designer, with some team management experience that will participate in the digital product design and development process, from early discovery workshops and feature definition to execution of visual designs. In this role, you will participate in creating modern and intuitive software solutions that follow UX best practices, while also pushing the boundaries of what is possible as design patterns and techniques evolve. The ideal candidate will need to be able to navigate analytical and intuitive design thinking to translate business needs and requirements into engaging customer-focused experiences. 7+ years of experience working as a UX/UI designer within a digital product development environment Solid understanding of research techniques and UX best practices in Human Centered Design Strong knowledge and experience building Information architecture, User flow diagrams, Personas, Lo-Fi/Hi-Fi wireframes, and interactive prototypes A portfolio that demonstrates excellent analytical thinking and UX process Demonstrated awareness and a high level of interest in the latest trends in the field Proficiency in Figma, Whimsical, Mural, and other relevant design tools An informed point of view regarding user experience, technology, and business communication and the ability to present solutions Challenge ideas and validate solutions using data and insights from end-users and stakeholders Excellent organizational and documentation skills Experience delegating and providing team direction Responsible and team-oriented person Excellent verbal and written English communication skills A significant advantage would be Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent mix of experience and education Demonstrated Behavior Design experience Experience with usability testing platforms like UserTesting.com Strong user experience skill set including research, synthesis, design strategy, and the development of typical UX artifacts Demonstrated experience with the design of B2B and B2C web-based and mobile applications Experience working in a Scrum environment Knowledge of guidelines and documentation for native iOS and Android applications Experience designing for Enterprise users An in-depth understanding of WCAG 2.1 guidelines and accessibility compliance Experience with usability testing and validation Experience in working with an international team and designing for Enterprise users What will be your responsibilities Navigate analytical and intuitive design thinking to translate business needs and requirements into engaging customer-focused experiences. Champion intuitive, simple user experiences based on evidence for all products and services that the team delivers Manage and produce user flows, wireframes, prototypes, user interface specifications, final design assets, and experiences Articulate the details of design patterns so they can be consistently implemented and scaled to future projects Advocate for user needs based on the desirability, with an understanding of what is viable for the business and feasible technically, in relation to the scope of the project Participate in and conduct foundational research using common Human-Centered Design best practices Measure and analyze customer/feature usage and identify opportunities to innovate and improve customer experiences Serve as a hands-on leader for Design initiatives across a diverse multi-vertical portfolio of clients Develop a deep working knowledge of MentorMate services, customers and use cases Build strong internal relationships with an international team of 15+ UX/UI designers, experienced engineering, solutions, marketing, and sales teams to produce optimal design and implementation processes Posting Summary Job role UX DesignUI DesignDesign Experience Level Lead / Architect Employment Type Full - time Location SofiaPlovdivBulgaria RemoteVarnaVeliko TarnovoRuse Apply now Posting Summary Job role UX DesignUI DesignDesign Experience Level Lead / Architect Employment Type Full - time Location SofiaRemotePlovdivBulgaria RemoteBulgariaVarnaVeliko TarnovoRuse Apply now We offer Flexible Benefits Professional Growth Clear career path, meaningful projects, tech innovations. Regular Salary Raises Following the curve of your career path and performance. Work Where You Want Choose to work remotely, in-office, or a combination of the two. Upskilling Various trainings, knowledge sharing events, personal learning budget. Incentive Programs Rewards for referring employees, sharing knowledge, and more. Additional Insurance Attractive health and dental insurance packages. Extra Days Off The longer you work with us, the more paid leave you get. Transport & Leisure Partial coverage of transport costs, sports passes, takeaway food. Save for the Future Set a retirement plan or start an investment program. Teambuilding Enjoy team gatherings and communities of interest. Giving to Others Take part in various charity and volunteer activities. Mental Wellness Support with a counseling package if needed. Career Development Career Path We strive to provide everyone working at MentorMate with plenty of opportunities to further their career. In fact, we have an entire team dedicated to learning and development to do exactly that. To further aid in individual career growth, we developed the MentorMate Career Path to serve as a roadmap for the professional development of each team member. Moreover, it provides information about the technical and soft skill requirements for upskilling and taking the future steps of the individual professional journey within the company. The Career Path provides opportunities for people to determine their own goals based on how they want to grow and serves as a foundation and reference point for career discussions. It also cultivates a culture of proactiveness regarding personal career growth. Let’s Work Together Related job positions More opportunities in the UX Design team Junior Experience Designer Paraguay Paraguay Remote Full - time UX/UI Designer Paraguay Paraguay Remote Full - time