Ui/ux Team Lead, Nz - Auckland City, New Zealand - MEGA

MEGA

Verified Company

Auckland City, New Zealand

1 week ago

Posted by:

Jack Simmons

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Description

Location:
New Zealand, or working remotely in New Zealand.

Job Type:
Full time, Permanent.

About MEGA
MEGA The Privacy Company provides global services from its head office in Auckland.

Built with privacy by design, MEGA offers a range of zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage and communication solutions for individuals and businesses.

We launched in 2013 and have grown to a global team of more than 200 people who are motivated by next-generation technology and design.

Currently, MEGA supports more than 280M registered users on our desktop, web, and mobile apps across all major platforms.

About the role

As a UI/UX Team Lead, you'll be the line manager of a functional team of talented designers, responsible for the creation of elegant and easy-to-use design solutions for MEGA's website, desktop, and mobile apps.

This role offers the chance to take on a hands-on leadership position in crafting a comprehensive platform, designed for a broad user base.

Utilising an ever-evolving design system and the latest trends in UI/UX design, you'll thrive in a setting that genuinely appreciates your talents and harnesses them to their utmost capacity.

Reporting to the Design and Content Manager in NZ, you'll make an impact by:

Managing a team of UI/UX designers to deliver powerful, effective and consistent design solutions
Overseeing all design deliverables, ensuring quality and comprehensive endtoend experiences
Collaborating with the Design and Content Manager to establish and uphold quality controls, ensuring the team's work meets high standards
Enhancing design operations by implementing standardised workflows and tools to boost scalability and efficiency
Leading and instilling best practices among design team members to meet company OKRs and customer needs
Contributing to and leading high priority projects and initiatives
Collaborating with a crossfunctional team of Product Managers, Engineers, Content Writers, and Designers
Owning and maintaining several existing design systems and component libraries using Figma, ensuring we are efficiently building consistent experiences across our product suite
Establishing design standards and principles accompanying the design system for scalability, efficiency, and consistency

Please note that we run an asynchronous, hybrid-remote model at MEGA, and this role may require early-morning or late-night availability as you work alongside staff in different time zones.

About you
As a dedicated leader, you excel at guiding a high-performing team through your collaborative spirit. Your passion for technology and design resonates through the thoughtful, user-centric solutions you champion.

You keep a finger on the pulse of emerging trends in UI/UX design, leveraging them to enhance the user experience.

With keen attention to detail, you guide your team's efforts towards innovative design approaches while ensuring the completion of objectives.

You put your strong communication skills into practice, mentoring team members, fostering a culture of open dialogue, and driving user advocacy.

You also have:

Six or more years of commercial design experience
Two or more years experience as a UI/UX Team Lead, with a track record of building and managing highperformance teams
Experience in building and maintaining design systems
Comprehensive UI/UX skillset, including expertise in usercentric design, user research, and an inherent eye for aesthetics
Proven ability to deliver across different platforms and products, including mobile apps
Passion for all aspects of interactive design
Strong written and verbal English skills
Knowledge of current design software, e.g. Figma, Sketch, InVision
Preferably had exposure to HTML, CSS, and associated technologies

Qualifications

What MEGA offers

Along with a flexible working policy, a deliberate culture of internal development, and top-of-the-line tools, you will enjoy a competitive remuneration package.

This is a stable role within a secure but dynamic industry, providing the opportunity to work with passionate people at the forefront of their field.

With attentive leadership and an emphasis on innovation, you'll grow alongside MEGA as we continue to cement our industry-leading position.