Design Lead
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
28-02-2025
Job Specifications
YouLend is a rapidly growing FinTech Company that is the preferred embedded financing platform for many of the world's leading e-commerce sites, tech companies and payment services providers. Our software platform enables our partners to offer flexible financing products in their own branding to their merchant base without capital at risk.
We believe that the future of financial services will be delivered by customer-oriented tech companies that embed financing in their customer journeys, and we are building the solutions that will power that future.
The Role:
We are seeking a smart and highly motivated individual to join our product team and take on the role of a ‘Design Lead'. In this role you will lead and manage the design process independently, from concept to implementation. You will collaborate with cross functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and different stakeholders to define and executive the product strategy. You will act as a strategic partner, providing insights and recommendations to guide product decisions.
Requirements
In this role you will lead and manage the design process independently, from concept to implementation
You will collaborate with cross functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and different stakeholders to define and execute the product strategy
You will act as a strategic partner, providing insights and recommendations to guide product decisions
Work with the VP of Product to define ways of working for product and design
Mentor and guide a small team of designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design culture
You'll help to implement best practices around discovery and research, ensuring that designers and product managers are equipped with the tools they need to uncover meaningful insights
You'll have a keen eye for visuals and help our marketing/commercial teams to develop the YouLend brand
You'll support the development of our design system, working with product designers and front-end engineers to create useful components that speed up product delivery
Promote and ensure accessibility best practices are integrated into all aspects of product design
Advocate for inclusive design that caters to a diverse user base, including individuals with disabilities and those with ESL (we operate in 9 countries across the UK, US and EU)
You Have:
Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
Minimum of 6 years of experience in product design, with at least 2 years' experience in line management/mentorship - ideally of 2 or more designers
Proficiency in design and prototyping with Figma
Strong understanding of user-centred design principles and methodologies
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Demonstrable experience working with product managers/leads, both on hands-on delivery and higher-level, strategic work
Strong portfolio showcasing a range of UX and UI design
Benefits
Why join YouLend?
Award-Winning Workplace: YouLend has been recognised as one of the "Best Places to Work 2024" by the Sunday Times for being a supportive, diverse, and rewarding workplace
Award-Winning Fintech: YouLend has been recognised as a "Top 250 Fintech Worldwide" company by CNBC
We offer comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Stock Options
Private Medical insurance via Vitality
EAP with Health Assured
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
Modern and sophisticated office space in Central London
Free Gym in office building in Holborn
Subsidised Lunch via Feedr
Deliveroo Allowance if working late in office
Monthly in office Masseuse
Team and Company Socials
Football Power League / Squash Club
At YouLend, we champion diversity and embrace equal opportunity employment practices. Our hiring, transfer, and promotion decisions are exclusively based on qualifications, merit, and business requirements, free from any discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, nationality, or any other protected basis under applicable law.
About the Company
YouLend is the leading global embedded financing platform, powering e-commerce, payments, and tech giants like Amazon, eBay, Dojo, Mollie, Shopify, Just Eat Takeaway, and SumUp. Our software platform and APIs enable our partners to offer flexible financing, in their own branding, within a week. Operating across 9+ markets in the UK, EU, and US, we help businesses grow. Learn more at www.youlend.com or connect with our team at partnership@youlend.com. Know more
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