Head Of Digital Design

Absa

Not specified (assumed to be hybrid or flexible based on industry norms).
Human-centred digital design leadership
Strategic partnership with business units
Vendor and third-party relationship management
Absa is seeking a Head of Digital Design to lead human-centered digital design initiatives that enhance customer experiences across various digital channels. The ideal candidate should possess strong design leadership skills, experience in strategy setting, and the ability to influence stakeholders at senior levels while ensuring high-quality design governance

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading a human-centred digital design approach to drive seamless and commercially impactful customer experiences across all digital channels.
  • Candidates must exercise overall responsibility for programme delivery while shaping the digital strategy in alignment with business objectives.
  • The position requires setting design standards, leading designers, and partnering with Product, Tech, Data, and CX teams to embed design early.

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Absa is seeking a Head of Digital Design to lead human-centered digital design initiatives that enhance customer experiences across various digital channels. The ideal candidate should possess strong design leadership skills, experience in strategy setting, and the ability to influence stakeholders at senior levels while ensuring high-quality design governance.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Human-centred digital design leadership
  • Strategic partnership with business units
  • Vendor and third-party relationship management
  • Design governance and quality assurance standards
  • Senior stakeholder influence at executive level
  • Systems thinking for end-to-end experiences
  • Agile and product operating models

Nice-to-have

  • AI tools integration in design workflows
  • Lean & Six Sigma methodology application
  • Capability building and change leadership
  • Scalability and reusability of design assets
  • Cross-functional collaboration with data teams

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical, Mathematical, Computer or Life Sciences
  • Experience in strategy and vision setting
  • Proven design leadership and people management skills
  • Expertise in customer value proposition understanding
  • Proficiency in Figma, Google Analytics, and Qualtrics/HotJar

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