Lead Mobile Product Designer

Lead Mobile Product Designer - Tangerine

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Requisition : 242459

Tangerine is Canada’s leading direct bank. We offer flexible and accessible banking options, innovative products, and award‑winning client service.

As Canada’s leading digital bank, Tangerine technology is at the heart of everything we do. We continue to evolve to tackle any opportunity and face every challenge through progressive technology and the power of collaboration.

If you like new challenges and want to reach new heights in your career, come join us and help redefine the Canadian banking landscape.

Our design team is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced Lead Product Designer to join our innovative and collaborative team. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing the omni‑channel experience, leading a team of native designers in crafting seamless, engaging user journeys and interactions through design research, compelling visuals, and strong UX principles.

In this role, you will:

• Team Leadership:
  Lead and manage a team of designers, setting clear goals, providing guidance, and ensuring the team’s effectiveness and efficiency.
• Strategic Planning:
  Contribute to strategic planning by conducting user studies, identifying client and business needs, and aligning the UX strategy with business objectives, working closely with peers.
• Mobile Acumen:
  Lead a team of native mobile designers and also design when needed, with deep understanding of iOS and Android platforms, UI guidelines, and best practices.
• Design Direction:
  Provide design direction, ensuring a consistent experience across all touchpoints. Create design guidelines and processes, review design artifacts, and provide feedback.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Act as a liaison between the design team and stakeholders such as product managers, engineers, and executives, advocating for user‑centered design and negotiating decisions.
• Hands‑on Design and Support:
  Work hands‑on with design tasks, creating wireframes, prototypes, or design assets, and collaborating closely with the product team to integrate the experience into the product development process.

• 7+ years of product design experience, including 2+ years leading high‑performing teams.
• Positivity and energy to lead and inspire a high‑performing team.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Enjoy coaching and mentoring designers, from UX methodology to design trends and tools.
• Eagle eye for catching inconsistencies and meticulous in design quality assurance.
• Proven experience as a User Experience leader with a strong track record and portfolio of successful projects.
• Proficiency in Figma, interactive prototyping, animation, and conducting UX studies.
• Deep understanding of design systems and strong knowledge of collaborating with a design system team.
• Thrives in both in‑person/in‑office collaboration and remote work settings.
• In‑depth knowledge of UI frameworks and guidelines for mobile and web.
• Experience in a financial institution or related industry is a bonus.

• Work in a mission‑driven culture that prioritizes empowerment, diversity, and continuous learning.
• Join a modern banking environment where design plays a central role in shaping client value.
• Be part of a high‑visibility team that is reimagining the future of personal finance in Canada.
• Receive help to save for your future and invest in your total well‑being through Tangerine benefits.
• Belong in a culture that values authenticity; dress codes don’t apply here.
• Enjoy workspace flexibility and all the excitement that comes from working at a leading bank.
• Participate in Tangerine’s pension and benefits programs (available to permanent employees).

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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At Tangerine we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the team, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.