45 Design Lead jobs in South Africa

Do you see yourself as a solver of creative challenges? Are you a skilled designer across multiple channels, with team management experience? If you're inspired to help shape the Yuppiechef brand as it grows, we have a role that's perfect for you.

We're looking for a new Design Lead to guide and manage our in-house design team, within the Creative team in our Marketing department. The role needs someone who loves the brand enough to push it to new places; someone who creates commercially and emotionally impactful work, and who can sell the story behind their ideas.

The role is based in Westlake, Cape Town, has two direct reports, and reports into the Creative Lead.

What does the job entail?

• Owning and guiding the Yuppiechef brand's visual identity
• Leading the conceptual creative thinking for marketing campaigns — mostly in social media, display, digital video, print, store windows and in-store, though we're always looking for new channel opportunities
• Driving design that balances campaign objectives and creative concepts
• Executing on senior-level design for big campaigns while overseeing, reviewing and supporting the team's output
• Championing continuous improvement within the design function — upskilling the team, refining processes, and helping design play a stronger role in achieving business goals
• Empathetically managing and growing a design team capable of technically executing your concepts — allocating projects between you and them, and ensuring they're on track and unblocking them where needed
• Representing the design team's capacity and priorities in project planning to ensure balanced workloads and high output
• Collaborating closely with our Photography and Copy teams to ensure cohesive, integrated creative output
• Art directing and styling internal campaign shoots

What are the requirements?

• You'll need to have had 7-10 years' experience as a designer, including at least 1-2 years of management experience
• A world-class portfolio that demonstrates the level of skill and experience required for this role
• 2+ years' experience working in an ad agency would be a big help in working with creative briefs, and showing collaborative skills, working with writers, photographers, etc
• Work experience with omnichannel retailers would be a benefit
• You'll need to be a skilled user of Adobe creative suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign – and be confident enough to train and grow mid-level designers. Video editing skills would be beneficial.
• Ideally, you'll have a tertiary qualification in graphic design from an accredited art/design school

Who are we?

We're Yuppiechef, and see ourselves as helping people find moments of joy at home. We're here to offer outstanding and memorable service, while selling things that our customers love using. We're foodies and home lovers and aesthetes and early adopters, and we're passionate learners more than we're experts. We have a loved online store and 23 beautiful physical stores across SA, and we're a proud member of the dynamic Mr Price Group. Our office in Westlake, Cape Town, has a view of the mountains, a beautiful Rancilio coffee machine, and plenty of books to borrow. It's filled with people who value excellence, collaboration and fun. We're always looking for new people to teach us new ways of doing things and help us make big things happen. We'd love to know if you might be one of them.

Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.

DESIGN LEAD

WHO PLATFORM45 IS

We are responsible for code changing the lives of people around the world, every day. We solve complex problems and build big ideas. And we don't stop. We believe in the ability of technology to make the world a better place; we're driven to rip through conformity and create new solutions, and smarter habits. We know why we're here: To unleash the potential of people through the power of technology. We are people multiplied by the power of tech and together we are changing the world.

CONTEXT | THE ROLE

As the Lead Product Designer, you will oversee the design strategy across multiple products and lead a growing design team. You'll work closely with product, engineering, and executive leadership to align design goals with overall business objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of both user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, coupled with strong leadership and mentorship skills. You will have the responsibility of owning the product design process and elevating the design standards across the company and products. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the design direction of our products.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES | THE WHAT & THE HOW

The Essentials

• Design Leadership:
• Lead the design vision and strategy for our clients' products, ensuring alignment with business goals and client expectations.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, product managers, and engineers to define the client's product vision and ensure design consistency across platforms and products.
• Provide thought leadership on design trends, methodologies, and emerging technologies.
• Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of product designers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• User Research and Insight:
• Conduct in-depth user research to gain insights into user behaviours, needs, and pain points.
• Translate research findings into actionable design strategies to enhance user experiences.
• Conceptualization and Ideation:
• Drive ideation sessions, contributing creative design solutions to complex problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate and refine design concepts.
• Wireframing and Prototyping:
• Create detailed wireframes and interactive prototypes to visualise and communicate design concepts.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure feasibility and optimal user experiences.
• Visual Design Excellence:
• Lead the creation of visually stunning and brand-aligned user interfaces.
• Develop high-fidelity mockups and design assets using industry-standard design tools.
• Design System Ownership:
• Take ownership of design systems, ensuring consistency and scalability across products.
• Evolve and enhance design systems to meet evolving product and design needs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to align design with project goals.
• Conduct and participate in design reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members.
• Usability Testing and Iteration:
• Plan and execute usability testing sessions to validate and refine design solutions.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:
• Create comprehensive design documentation, including design specifications and guidelines.
• Share design knowledge through presentations, workshops, and mentorships.

Technical Elements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or a related field.

• 7+ years of professional experience in product design, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or management role.

• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of complex, user-centred design solutions for web and mobile applications.

• Experience leading design for large-scale products and features from ideation to launch.

• Mastery of design tools such as Figma, or other visual design and wireframing tools.

• Deep understanding of user-centred design principles and methodologies, interaction design, visual design, and best practices, with the ability to apply them holistically to solve complex product challenges.
• Deep knowledge of responsive design, mobile-first principles, and accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Proven ability to conduct user research, usability testing, and analysis to inform and iterate on designs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Leadership experience and a track record of mentoring and developing junior designers.
• Passion for staying at the forefront of design trends and technologies.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary User Experience Lead to drive the strategy, architecture, and execution of world-class user experiences for our clients. This is a client-facing role that requires excellent communication and presentation skills in English. The ideal candidate will work closely with clients to gather requirements, propose the best information architecture, and define the most effective user experience solutions whether for marketing websites or full-scale digital products.

In addition to client engagement, this role will guide and mentor designers, ensuring that the team delivers cohesive, high-impact design outcomes that balance user needs with business objectives.

• A UX leader with strong expertise in user-centered design, architecture, and client engagement.
• Someone who can translate business requirements and client needs into clear, elegant, and impactful user journeys.
• A collaborator who thrives in cross-functional teams, bridging design, engineering, and business goals.
• A mentor who uplifts designers while maintaining a hands-on role in UX direction and solution design.

This position reports directly to the Head of Marketing, and collaborates closely with product managers, engineers, and client stakeholders.

• Lead client workshops, requirement-gathering sessions, and stakeholder interviews.
• Translate client needs into information architecture, user flows, and wireframes.
• Propose the best UX solutions tailored to both marketing websites and product platforms.
• Present UX concepts and strategies to clients with confidence and clarity.

• Conduct user research, competitive benchmarking, and usability testing.
• Translate findings into actionable recommendations that improve customer satisfaction.
• Advocate for accessibility, inclusivity, and best practices in user experience.

• Oversee and evolve design frameworks and systems to ensure consistency across projects.
• Deliver high-level UX documentation (site maps, wireframes, prototypes).
• Collaborate with UI designers to transform UX concepts into visually compelling experiences.

• Work with product managers and engineers to ensure UX is feasible, scalable, and aligned with client objectives.
• Collaborate with marketing/content teams for unified brand storytelling across digital touchpoints.
• Facilitate design sprints, feedback loops, and cross-functional workshops.

• Lead and mentor a team of UX and UI designers.
• Provide clear direction, feedback, and support to elevate design quality.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and client-first thinking.

• 6+ years of experience in UX design, information architecture, or product design.
• Proven experience leading client-facing projects from discovery to delivery.
• Expertise in UX tools: Figma, Framer, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools.
• Strong knowledge of design systems, usability testing, and UX methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to propose and present UX strategies to clients.
• Fluent English communication and presentation skills are mandatory.

• Experience working on both marketing websites and product platforms.
• Motion/interaction design skills for enhancing user flows and storytelling.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating UX leadership and client-facing expertise.

Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to lead a team of developers and design/architect, develop, maintain and support information technology (IT) solutions to meet business needs within the Client Group.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Define own and others' work plans in alignment with departmental and functional work plans and using own discretion.
• Conduct analyses and design/architect quality IT solutions according to approved business requirements and in line with governance frameworks.
• Lead the delivery of quality IT solutions through development, integration, testing and deployment according to the approved design specifications and within agreed timelines.
• Ensure total quality of an IT solution by contributing to compiling standards, improving processes and ensuring that approved processes and standards are followed.
• Consistently provide IT solution maintenance and support in the designated area, thereby ensuring business continuity in line with agreed service standards.
• Keep abreast of developments in information and communications technology trends and the specialized area of technology to develop and design the most appropriate IT solution within the area of responsibility.
• Set the functional discipline standards for the area of work and hold others to comply with the expected standards and procedures for the completion of tasks.
• Actively participate as a team member and drive the team towards completing goals.
• Fulfil the team leadership function and provide mentoring and coaching to team members.
• Take responsibility for the development and performance management of the team or provide relevant input when necessary.
• Engage with the internal and external user community to ensure that business benefits are realized.

Qualifications

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• An Honours degree in IT (NQF 8) or an equivalent qualification;
• Development language certification; and
• 8 to 10 years' experience in an IT environment.

Additional requirements include:

• Solid knowledge of React/Angular or Java Script, Go Lang, Python programming, Shell scripting, XML, Json and AppWorks;
• Knowledge and skill in;
• Industry, organisational and business awareness;
• Quality assurance;
• Continual improvement;
• Continual learning and professional development;
• IT enablement strategy and planning;
• IT enablement legislation and governance, risk and compliance;
• IT enablement project management;
• Application design and development;
• Application support and maintenance;
• Systems integration and specialization;
• Infrastructure design and development;
• Service management;
• Testing;
• Asset and inventory management; and
• Capacity and performance management.

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Specialist

REQ Keabetswe Modise

Closing Date: 10 October 2025

Location

Nedbank 135 Rivonia Campus – Sandton - Hybrid

Cluster

Group Technology – Enterprise Design

Career Stream

Design

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Managers

Job Purpose

We are looking for a visionary Senior Product Design Lead to drive the design strategy and execution for our client and product onboarding portfolio. This role is pivotal in shaping human-centred, scalable, and future-ready experiences that align with business objectives and deliver measurable impact.

You will lead a team of designers, foster a culture of design excellence and innovation, and collaborate closely with product, engineering, research, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions are feasible, impactful, and delightful.

Job Responsibilities

Lead Design Strategy & Execution

• Translate strategic objectives and validated user problems into intuitive, scalable design solutions.
• Define and evolve design systems, guidelines, and frameworks to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Champion User-Centred Design

• Conduct and leverage user research, usability testing, and data insights to inform design decisions.
• Advocate for inclusive, accessible, and omni-channel experiences across all touchpoints.

Drive Innovation & Future Readiness

• Integrate AI-driven tools and emerging technologies into the design process to enhance efficiency and creativity.
• Promote service design thinking to deliver seamless end-to-end experiences.

Mentorship & Leadership

• Guide and mentor designers, fostering a growth mindset and culture of collaboration.
• Influence stakeholders through clear communication, storytelling, and co-creation workshops.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure alignment with technical infrastructure, design standards, and agile delivery practices.
• Manage timelines, priorities, and resources to deliver high-quality outputs on schedule.

Minimum Experience

• 8+ years in UI/UX or Product Design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in leading design teams and delivering complex digital products at scale.

Qualifications

• Essential: Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Preferred: Degree or Certification in Design, HCI, or related field from an accredited institution.

Skills & Exposure

• Design Tools: Figma, Miro (advanced proficiency).
• Prototyping: High-fidelity prototyping in Figma.
• Technical Acumen: Basic front-end understanding (HTML, CSS), strong grasp of software delivery at scale.
• Methodologies: Agile, Lean UX, and service design practices for omni-channel experiences.

Technical & Professional Knowledge

• Full Product Design lifecycle and Design Systems.
• AI as a design enabler and data-driven design practices.
• Strong understanding of UX metrics, analytics, and performance measurement.
• Familiarity with journey mapping, service design, and accessibility standards.

Behavioural Competencies

• High performance, purpose-led:Create a culture of purpose-led, client-centred, and values-driven performance.
• Driving Successful Customer Engagements
• Driving Innovation
• Building Talent
• Accountability
• Portfolio Management

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Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools in 27 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

We're looking for a Senior Integrated Design Lead to join our Inspired Online Schools In-house Agency Team. You will lead a team of creatives, working across multiple projects.

The successful candidate will have a core understanding of all key stages required to move an idea from its pure form to creating collateral across multiple channels on and offline. You will have team management experience, oversee the quality of output and develop your team of designers.

Key responsibilities:

• Liaise with the head of studio and traffic manager on all priority work.
• Interpret and work directly to design briefs.
• Oversee the work of your direct team of designers.
• Ensure all work is on brand, fit for purpose and delivered against deadline.
• Create original designs and content in line with brand guides for a range of marketing and communications materials.
• Collaborate with a team of account managers and creative staff, from concept development to delivery of final assets.
• Present design options and final deliverables to internal team.
• Revise designs based on internal and client feedback.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's Degree or higher in a relevant creative or design-based subject.
• A minimum of 6+ years of industry experience, either within a design agency or in-house brand environment.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise across both digital and print design.
• Experience leading design and copy teams, with the ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), with additional experience in web design, After Effects, Premiere, and AI tools considered a bonus.
• Strong conceptual thinking and the ability to translate complex ideas into compelling visual solutions.
• Excellent typography, layout, and technical skills, with a meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to high-quality execution.
• Proven experience working across social media (Instagram, Facebook), digital banners (static and animated), UI/web design, and responsive platforms.
• A solid understanding of branding and storytelling, with experience in both digital and print collateral.
• Awareness of UX principles and the latest trends in digital and social media.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• A proactive mindset, creative flair, and the ability to generate and develop ideas that work across a range of media.

Safeguarding Statement

At Inspired Education Group, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every individual within our community, especially children and young people. Through rigorous recruitment practices and comprehensive background checks, we prioritize creating a secure and supportive environment for all our stakeholders. Join us in our mission to foster a culture of safety, respect, and well-being for everyone.

Lead business design to align with strategic finance objectives

Drive the transition from HFM to OneStream

Overseeboth consolidation and planning processes, and enabling advanced insights capabilities.

Lead the collection, analysis, and validation of business requirements,& ensure translationinto effective solution designs & functional designs

Document planning and business needs, ensuring these are accurately reflected within the solution architecture.

Collaborate with technical and implementation partners to ensure business and planning requirements are accurately reflected in platform design
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Support the development of an insights capability that enables forward-looking, data-driven decision-making

Champion change management and adoption across the finance organisation

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA) or equivalent)

Minimum 10 years' experience in finance, with at least 5 years in finance transformation or systems implementation

Proven experience in large-scale Enterprise Performance Management implementations (e.g., OneStream, Hyperion HFM, SAP BPC, Anaplan, Oracle FCCS).

Direct OneStream exposure is highly desirable

Strong understanding of financial consolidation, planning, and performance management processes

Familiarity with SDLC/Agile delivery methodologies and working in structured project environments with governance forums (SteerCo, Design Authority).

More than 10 Years

Candidate will assist the Marketing department with creating visual content.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite software
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in video editing
• Graphic design knowledge and skills
• Proven experience creating and editing PowerPoint presentations
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Experience in video production with a keen creative eye

Job Type: Temp to perm

Contract length: 3 months

Pay: R7 500,00 - R15 000,00 per month

Experience:

• Adobe Creative Suite: 3 years (Required)

Location:

• Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 4016 (Required)

Work Location: In person

We are seeking an experienced
Design System Lead
to join a dynamic team within the
Aviation sector.
As a
Senior Associate
, you will play a key role in driving the evolution and maintenance of a comprehensive design system, ensuring consistency, scalability, and quality across multiple Agile squads.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Maintain Design Systems: Create, document, and evolve a scalable design system, ensuring cross-platform consistency, accessibility, and responsiveness.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with UX/UI Designers, Service Designers, product teams, and development teams to integrate design components into the system and ensure alignment.
• Governance & Quality Control: Review and audit design elements across teams to ensure consistency and quality standards, advocating for best practices in visual and interaction design.
• Frontend Development Collaboration: Ensure seamless translation of design components into frontend code, optimizing for performance and accessibility.
• Accessibility & Performance: Ensure compliance with WCAG guidelines, optimize UI elements for efficiency, and conduct usability audits.

Core Skills & Experience:

• Proven expertise in design systems, component libraries, and scalable UI frameworks.
• Strong proficiency in Figma and design system management tools.
• Experience with multi-platform responsive design (desktop, mobile, tablet).
• Solid understanding of WCAG accessibility standards.
• Strong leadership, governance, and collaboration skills, with experience in Agile environments.
• Familiarity with design tokens, frontend handoff, and development integration (e.g., Figma Dev Mode).