Senior Product Designer UI/UIX (Fintech/Banking)

About us:

At Xenon7, we work with leading enterprises and innovative startups on exciting, cutting-edge projects that leverage the latest technologies across various domains of IT including Data, Web, Infrastructure, AI, and many others. Our expertise in IT solutions development and on-demand resources allows us to partner with clients on transformative initiatives, driving innovation and business growth. Whether it's empowering global organizations or collaborating with trailblazing startups, we are committed to delivering advanced, impactful solutions that meet today’s most complex challenges.

About the Client:

Join one of Egypt’s premier financial institutions, renowned for its extensive suite of banking services, including Institutional Banking, Personal Banking, and Islamic Banking. With a global presence through over 50 branches and correspondents, we serve a diverse and dynamic clientele. As we embark on a groundbreaking digital transformation journey, we are committed to leveraging the latest technologies to establish a state-of-the-art data architecture that will redefine our performance and service delivery.

Role Overview:

As a Product Designer, part of Touchpoint and the Banking Technology area, you will be working closely with design & dev teams (web/ios/android) across domains like Retail Banking, Wholesale Banking and Business Banking, driving consistency around the globe between Suez Canal Bank diverse products. You will boost the way we service our designers, design teams and improve local and global design processes and contribute to our mission of achieving the ultimate digital banking experience for our customers. While we do all this, we always support each other, learn from challenges, and have fun along the way.

The role is hybrid in Cairo - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the evolution of a mature design system on topics like evolution of the current components, design patterns, data visualization, motion and the evolution of our design language.
• Leverage and extend the use of design system, documentation, patterns and assets in the creation of design deliverables.
• Collaborate with other cross-functional Design team members (Branding, Research, Design Operations, Content Design) and Business and Engineering stakeholders.
• Implement best practices in process and methodology and deliver against business and customer needs.
• Ensure that all the Design System output/visuals are consistent with the overall brand guidelines.
• Contribute to people management activities including appraisal, development plans, and capability building.

Requirements

• 6-9 years in UX role, bachelor’s degree in the study of user experience, design, research or related fields or equivalent professional experience. 
• Being a hybrid UX/UI designer, who understands the complexities of building engaging digital experiences but also has the sensitivity for visual crafting.
• Experience being a hands-on designer and fluent with Figma design tool, creating or contributing to enterprise scale design systems, Design Tokens, deep understanding of accessibility.
• Thorough command of the UX lifecycle with deep, direct experience in all skill areas and tools, including facilitation of workshops or other collaboration techniques to drive momentum and credibility within the organization.
• Has a keen eye towards future trends, emerging technology, and shifting customer expectations.
• Experience managing multiple projects and sometimes even working through ambiguity.
• Compelling storyteller with strong presentation skills.
• Comfortable working in the international and cross-functional teams.
• Arabic language preference