Lead Brand Designer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Lead Brand Designer (Fintech): Shaping hirify.global's visual identity and delivering high-quality design solutions with an accent on branding, art direction, and creative ideation. Focus on leading end-to-end projects, mentoring designers, and evolving brand guidelines across all touchpoints.

Location: Must be based in the UK (Hybrid in London/Cardiff or Remote within the UK)

Salary: £75,000 - £95,000

Company

hirify.global is a digital bank on a mission to make money work for everyone by replacing traditional banking with a modern, customer-centric approach.

What you will do

• Lead and oversee end-to-end design projects from initial ideation to final execution.
• Manage and mentor a small team of designers using internal leveling frameworks.
• Develop, evolve, and maintain brand identities to ensure consistency across all customer touchpoints.
• Craft high-quality campaign assets, typography, and motion storyboards.
• Collaborate with product designers and marketing teams to align visual identity with strategic goals.
• Act as a brand guardian by guiding external agency partners on creative concepts.

Requirements

• Proven track record in branding, art direction, and typography with a strong portfolio.
• Experience in managing designers and leading design projects in tech startups or creative agencies.
• Proficiency in Figma (must-have) and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects).
• Must be located in the United Kingdom.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for articulating concepts to senior management.

Nice to have

• Motion design skills.
• Experience with 3D programs.
• Proficiency with AI tooling.
• Experience in web design, print, film, or illustration.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours based on trust and delivery.
• £1,000 annual learning budget for books, courses, and conferences.
• Provision of Macbooks and additional support for fully remote home-office setups.
• Incentive awards tied to individual performance.
• Inclusive environment with a strong focus on diversity and equal opportunities.

Hiring process

• 30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
• 1-hour craft interview featuring a single case study presentation to the Brand Design team.
• 1-hour interview focusing on values and ways of working.