Design Manager

Swissquote seeks a Design Manager in Gland to lead a small design team and shape the creative vision across web and corporate channels. The role requires strong UX/UI expertise, leadership skills, and proficiency with modern design and AI tools.

The company is looking for a Design Manager to steer the creative direction for its digital and corporate communications. In this position, the successful candidate will guide a small team of designers and interns, ensuring that all visual outputs align with brand standards while meeting business goals and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Foster a creative environment that encourages innovation and the development of effective design solutions.
• Create engaging design concepts that respect brand guidelines, user requirements, and industry standards.
• Guide, organize, and mentor a team of designers and an intern to maintain a productive and cooperative workflow.
• Coordinate project priorities and allocate resources to guarantee timely and high-quality project completion.
• Collaborate with product, development, marketing, and copywriting departments to align design work with business aims and technical limits.
• Supervise the entire design process from initial concept to final delivery, maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Maintain visual consistency across all customer touchpoints and help update design systems and guidelines.
• Promote a culture of innovation by encouraging the team to explore new design boundaries and deliver unique solutions.

Requirements

• At least eight years of professional experience in web design, specifically in UX/UI roles.
• Demonstrated leadership and management capabilities.
• Capacity to handle several projects simultaneously in a rapid-paced setting.
• Extensive knowledge of design and prototyping software, including Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong proficiency with AI tools and the ability to incorporate generative AI into design workflows to improve efficiency, speed up ideation, create assets, and enhance user experience.
• Track record of leading, structuring, and advancing Design Systems to ensure consistency, scalability, and widespread adoption.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and focused on delivering results.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence others effectively.
• Energetic, dedicated team player.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Fluent French and good English language skills.

Nice to have

• Prior experience working in a web communication agency or within the fintech or retail finance sectors.

About the company

Swissquote stands as the leading Swiss online banking provider, serving over 650,000 clients with secure trading, investing, and banking services through its robust digital platforms. The company employs more than 1,200 staff members who operate in a flexible, dress-code-free environment within multicultural teams. Employees benefit from significant industry impact, continuous skill development, and career growth opportunities in a fast-paced setting.

• Flexible work arrangements without a dress code.
• Multicultural team environment.
• Opportunities for significant industry impact and career growth.
• Fast-paced environment that encourages skill development.