Head of Design
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      Who are we?
CFI Financial Group is an award-winning trading provider, possessing more than 25 years of experience with multiple offices around the world including London, Larnaca, Beirut, Amman, Dubai, Kuwait, Port Louis, and others.
Check out more about CFI here.
CFI is hiring! Make your mark in the online trading industry.
Are you looking to pursue a career in finance? Do you want to work with a dynamic and growing team in the exciting world of online trading and investing? If you answered yes, then we have some amazing opportunities for you!
Description:
We are seeking a visionary Head of Design to lead all Design and UX functions across the
group. This role will define and execute the company’s product design strategy, and user
experience standards across all products — including trading apps, client and partner
portals, and back-office tools.
Reporting directly to the Head of Product, you will ensure that every visual and interactive element across our ecosystem reflects clarity, confidence, and consistency. You will also be responsible for maintaining the brand book, developing a scalable design system, and nurturing a high-performing design team that delivers world-class digital experiences for traders and partners.
Main tasks and responsibilities
● Lead all design and UX initiatives across the group, covering, desktop, mobile, and
internal systems.
● Maintain and evolve the brand identity and design guidelines across all company
products and channels.
● Build, mentor, and scale a cross-functional design team (UX/UI)
● Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Engineering, and Marketing to ensure
unified design execution.
● Own the UX direction for the trading platforms, optimizing for engagement, clarity, and
trust.
● Establish and manage a design system ensuring visual consistency and development
efficiency.
● Implement user research, usability testing, and feedback loops into design
decisions.
● Partner with data analytics to evaluate UX performance and conversion metrics.
● Promote a product-led culture within the organization, where design thinking drives
business outcomes
Education and Experience
● 5+ years of experience in a design leadership role.
● Proven experience designing trading or financial platforms (desktop and mobile).
● Strong understanding of UX for complex financial products, data visualization, and
trading behavior.
● Demonstrated success in building / nurturing or leading in-house design teams within
fintech or SaaS environments.
● Mastery of Figma and other modern design and prototyping tools.
● Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
● Strong attention to design consistency, performance, and scalability.
Nice to Have
● Experience developing multi-product design systems for fintech or trading
ecosystems.
● Background in motion design, animations, or interaction micro-design.
● Knowledge of usability testing frameworks and design research processes
Why join CFI?
· We’re a fast-growing, multinational company
· Competitive salaries and benefits
· Work and learn with industry professions
· Supportive and collaborative environment
· Unlimited opportunities for growth and development
- Department
- Operations
- Locations
- Cyprus, United Arab Emirates- Dubai
