Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Join a team shaping seamless experiences across customer journeys and digital platforms.

We are hiring for 4 different roles:

• Card team
• Lending team
• Platform team
• Transactional banking team

We’re looking for Product Designer who can turn customer insights and business requirements into intuitive, high-impact digital experiences.

If you’re passionate about end-to-end design, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to contribute to scalable, future-fit financial solutions, we’d love to meet you.

What you’ll do

You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering user-centred experiences that balance customer needs, business goals, and technical feasibility.

• Translate user needs and business requirements into intuitive, accessible design solutions
• Design and deliver end-to-end experiences across web and mobile platforms
• Contribute across the full product lifecycle, from discovery and ideation to prototyping and delivery
• Conduct and apply user research (interviews, usability testing, surveys) to inform design decisions
• Create high-quality wireframes, prototypes, and polished UI aligned to design standards
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and cross-functional teams to bring solutions to life
• Apply and contribute to design systems to ensure consistency and scalability across products
• Iterate on designs based on feedback, data, and usability insights
• Participate in agile rituals, design critiques, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute to building strong, cohesive customer journeys across the product ecosystem

What we’re looking for

• 3–5 years’ experience in UX/UI or product design
• A strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design thinking and execution
• Ability to simplify complex problems into intuitive, user-friendly solutions
• Experience working within design systems and applying consistent design patterns
• Strong collaboration skills in cross-functional, agile environments
• A balance of analytical thinking, creativity, and attention to detail
• A growth mindset with a commitment to continuous learning

Why this role matters

This role is critical in ensuring that our products are not only functional, but intuitive, scalable, and aligned to evolving customer needs.

You’ll contribute to shaping experiences that drive adoption, reduce friction, and deliver meaningful value, while strengthening the overall quality and consistency of design across our platforms.

Why join us

You’ll be part of a team redefining financial services through design, where customer insight, technology, and creativity come together to deliver real impact.

This is an opportunity to grow your craft, influence product direction, and contribute to building experiences that serve millions of customers.

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Information Studies

Experience Required
Experience & Software Design
Technology
3-4 years
Demonstrated workplace experience within the area of specialisation.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Checking Things
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts
• Embracing Change
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Generating Ideas
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Inviting Feedback
• Resolving Conflict
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:

• Client Journeys and Personas
• Data Analysis
• Effective Design
• Product and Services Knowledge
• Requirements Gathering and Management
• Research & Information Gathering
• Service Management Processes