Product Design Team Leader

As a Product Design Team Leader at Snappi, you will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of UI/UX designers, delivering high-fidelity designs, developing scalable design systems, collaborating with product managers and developers, and integrating engaging animations into our designs. Your role is crucial in shaping the user experience and ensuring that our digital solutions are both innovative and functional.

To qualify for the Product Design Team Leader role at Snappi, you will need a minimum of 7 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, including at least 2 years in a leadership position. Proficiency in design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite is essential, along with a strong portfolio showcasing your design skills. Familiarity with animation tools and an understanding of front-end technologies will also be beneficial.

At Snappi, the Product Design Team Leader ensures user-centered design by leveraging user research, conducting usability testing, and collaborating with various stakeholders to validate designs. This iterative process helps to align our products with the needs and goals of our users, ultimately enhancing the overall user experience of our digital banking solutions.

The work culture at Snappi is built on trust, innovation, and collaboration. As a Product Design Team Leader, you’ll be part of a fast-paced and dynamic environment where continuous learning and professional development are encouraged. The culture values impact, allowing you the freedom to explore new ideas and contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of fintech.

Snappi offers a comprehensive benefits package for the Product Design Team Leader role, including competitive salary, hybrid work flexibility, medical and life insurance coverage, additional paid time off, and employer-sponsored pension plans. We also provide continuous learning opportunities, team-building activities, and exclusive perks that ensure a balanced and rewarding work environment.

When discussing your experience leading a design team, highlight specific instances where you mentored team members, facilitated creative sessions, and drove impactful outcomes. Share your approach to fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration within the team, and mention any successful projects that resulted from effective leadership.

To ensure your designs meet user needs, emphasize the importance of user research and usability testing in your process. Discuss how you gather feedback from users, iterate on designs based on their input, and how you incorporate findings into your design strategy to create more user-centered products.

When answering this question, discuss your preferences for tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, highlighting specific features that aid in collaboration and efficiency. Explain how these tools facilitate your design process and improve communication with developers and stakeholders, thus enhancing the project outcomes.

In your response, detail a project where you played a key role from initial concept discussions through to final delivery. Explain your design process, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and how you ensured user feedback was incorporated, showcasing your ability to manage all stages of the design lifecycle.

When responding, share how you approach feedback as a means for improvement rather than taking it personally. Talk about specific strategies you use to gather constructive criticism from peers and stakeholders and how you adapt your designs based on that feedback to better meet user expectations.

Discuss the strategies you implement when developing design systems, such as creating consistent design guidelines, documentation for usage, and fostering communication among team members. Explain how you ensure these systems evolve and scale effectively across projects.

Share your approach to animation in design by discussing how you use tools like After Effects or Lottie to create smooth transitions that enhance user engagement. Talk about why you believe animation is important in user experience and provide examples of successful project implementations.

Highlight your experience collaborating with product managers and developers by explaining how you communicate design ideas and work together throughout the product lifecycle. Discuss the importance of aligning goals and expectations to create seamless user experiences and an efficient production process.

Discuss the key performance indicators (KPIs) you measure, such as user engagement, conversion rates, and usability scores. Explain how you gather data and feedback from user interactions to assess the effectiveness of your designs and how you use this information for future iterations.

In answering this question, share your perspective on emerging trends in UI/UX design, such as the increasing importance of accessible design, the role of artificial intelligence, or the influence of voice user interfaces. Discuss how you plan to stay updated with these trends and integrate them into your design philosophy.