Head of Design

at  Quadcode

ABOUT THE TEAM

We are Quadcode, a fintech company excelling in financial brokerage activities and delivering advanced financial products to our global clientele. Our flagship product, an internal trading platform, is offered as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution to other brokers.
IQ Option is a globally recognized financial broker, renowned for its cutting-edge online trading platform. Established in 2013, IQ Option quickly became one of the top leaders in online trading worldwide. Operating in over 13 languages worldwide, IQ Option empowers clients to engage in diverse trading opportunities, encompassing Forex, CFDs, and Options.
As the Head of Design, you will oversee the design and product development processes across all platforms. You will hire, lead, and mentor a team of multi-disciplinary designers, ensuring our brand identity is consistently upheld and evolved. Your business-driven, customer-focused approach will transform company culture and build high-performing teams. You will leverage design as a strategic tool for business growth and deliver impactful user experiences.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Min.5 years of experience as a design leader in a tech or fintech environment.
• Strong background in leading multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Demonstrated success in transforming company culture and integrating design into business processes.
• Hands-on experience in brand development and maintaining brand consistency.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in English and Russian at a minimum of B2 level

Design and User Experience:

• Ensure a holistic approach to design across the company.
• Advocate for the user, ensuring exceptional user experiences.
• Utilize AB tests, user research, CJMs, design sprints, CSAT, and NPS to inform design decisions.
• Maintain adaptive design strategies to meet evolving market and user expectations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leadership and Team Building:
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of designers across various disciplines.
• Build and scale the design team, ensuring high performance and creativity.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

Strategic Vision and Execution:

• Develop and maintain the company’s brand identity.
• Align design strategies with business objectives and user needs.
• Drive the design vision, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.

• Integrate design deeply into product development processes.

Design and User Experience:

• Ensure a holistic approach to design across the company.
• Advocate for the user, ensuring exceptional user experiences.
• Utilize AB tests, user research, CJMs, design sprints, CSAT, and NPS to inform design decisions.

• Maintain adaptive design strategies to meet evolving market and user expectations.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with product, marketing, and support teams to align brand and product look and feel.
• Communicate design principles and processes effectively across the organization.
• Engage with stakeholders to integrate feedback and ensure design alignment with business goals.

KEY ROLE HIGHLIGHTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Transforming company culture into a customer-focused business.
• Embedding design and research into product culture and processes.
• Launching and refining products and services with a coherent design approach.
• Developing a design system and principles that align with the company’s goals.
• Maintaining brand identity through changing market conditions and user expectations.
• Making design a tangible part of business development through metrics and research.
• Building one of the best design teams, from a small group to a robust department.