Lead UI/UX Designer

Calamatta Cuschieri Moneybase pc is a privately held Fintech Group that founded the Maltese financial services industry in 1971 and which operates in Investment Services, Payments and Fund Administration. Today the Group is evolving at a fast pace whilst keeping the same core principles, that of providing clients the best service using the latest technology and the top professionals in their field, whilst ensuring the good governance and ethics.

Moneybase is a multi-award-winning finance platform that allows individuals and businesses to easily manage all their financial needs, from daily payments to investments to treasury and wealth management we have got you covered. 

We are committed to attracting and selecting the very best people to join our team and to creating a workplace that promotes individual career growth; we value our people and their well-being. The group employs 200 people from over 30 countries around the world with Assets Under Management and Administration of over 3 billion.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Lead UI/UX Designer to oversee the design and user experience of the Moneybase platform across web and native mobile applications. This role combines hands-on design expertise with leadership responsibilities driving visual consistency, user‑centred design practices, and design system development across all customer touchpoints. The Lead UI/UX Designer will work closely with Product Managers, Developers, and key stakeholders to create intuitive, engaging, and visually cohesive experiences for our users.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the design direction for Moneybase, ensuring user experience excellence across all platforms.

• Collaborate closely with Product, Tech, and Marketing to align visual and UX direction with business objectives.

• Provide mentorship and creative guidance to any internal or external designers supporting ongoing projects.

• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and design thinking across teams.

• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high‑fidelity mock-ups to visualise concepts and guide development.

• Define and maintain design systems, pattern libraries, and UI guidelines to ensure consistency and scalability.

• Translate user needs, product requirements, and complex fintech flows into intuitive user interfaces.

• Conduct usability testing and gather user feedback to validate and improve designs.

• Collaborate with developers to ensure high-quality design implementation.

• Conduct user research and analyse feedback, data, and usability metrics to inform design decisions.

• Partner with Product Managers to prioritise improvements and ensure a data-driven design approach.

• Advocate for accessibility, clarity, and simplicity in all product experiences.

• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with priorities.

• Communicate design rationale and concepts effectively to stakeholders across the business.

• Participate in weekly sprint planning and actively collaborate within Agile environments (JIRA/Trello proficiency required).

• Prepare weekly design progress reports for Product Managers, stakeholders, and project owners.

• Contribute to roadmap discussions and ensure design considerations are integrated early in product planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or a related field (Master’s degree a plus).

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in UI/UX design, including at least 3–5 years in the fintech industry. Prior experience in a senior or lead design role is strongly preferred.

• Expert proficiency in Figma (required). Experience with other tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar is considered a plus.

• Strong understanding of user‑centred design principles, usability, and accessibility standards.

• Experience building or maintaining design systems.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present and defend design decisions.

• Up to date with current design trends, technologies, and usability best practices.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with financial products, payments, or investment platforms.

• Familiarity with data visualisation and interactive dashboards.

• Knowledge of front‑end capabilities (HTML/CSS/JS) to facilitate collaboration with developers.

• Strong analytical mindset, combining creativity with structured problem‑solving.

Remuneration

We are committed to attracting and selecting top people to join our team. We are also committed to creating a workplace that encourages individual growth; we value our people and their well-being.

What we offer:

• Health Insurance and fitness allowances

• Study Leave

• Fully paid sponsorship schemes for further studies

• Exposure to the very latest technologies

• Opportunities for career growth

• Variable bonus linked to KPI

• Mental Health Package

Visit our moneybase.com or cc.com.mt for more information about our company.

All Applications will be acknowledged and treated with maximum confidentiality

“The enduring goal of Calamatta Cuschieri Moneybase is that the composition of our workforce should reflect that of the communities in which we work.”

Reference: CCMT07425