Lead Visual Designer, HSBC

HSBC

Location:
Poland, Krakow

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

Join the Global Design Team within International Wealth and Premier Banking (IWPB) at HSBC, where we create best-in-class experiences that make a difference in customers' lives. We align business strategy with user needs across channels and touchpoints to shape the future experience for affluent customers across the globe. As a Lead Visual Designer in the UI/Visual Design team, you will play a key role in defining and elevating the visual language of our digital products. You will create high-quality visual assets-including icons, pictograms, illustrations, and motion design-that enhances usability, strengthen brand identity, and bring clarity and delight to user experiences. In this role, you will ensure visual consistency and help translate complex ideas into simple, engaging visuals that make a meaningful impact in customers’ lives.

Job Responsibility:

Design high-quality visual assets including icons, pictograms, illustrations, and other supporting graphics for use in digital products
Develop and maintain a consistent illustration style and guide others in executing within that framework
Create subtle motion graphics and animated assets to enhance storytelling and product interactions
Collaborate with developers to bring these to life
Collaborate with UX, content, research, and engineering teams to shape holistic experiences
Ensure alignment with HSBC’s design system, accessibility standards, and brand guidelines
Keep evolving our visual design language, ensuring brand consistency across all touchpoints
Participate in critiques and reviews, giving and receiving actionable feedback
Collaborate across markets to understand cultural nuances and regulatory requirements that impact user experience

Requirements:

A portfolio showcasing exceptional visual craft, with a focus on iconography, illustration and UI-ready assets
Experience with motion design, micro-interactions, and prototyping is desirable
Experience in establishing and maintaining icon and illustration libraries at scale
Strong communication and storytelling skills–you can articulate design rationale clearly and advocate for visual quality
Experience in leading and mentoring other designers, providing feedback and guidance
Passion for crafting meaningful, beautiful experiences and continuously raising the visual bar
Ability to lead through influence and contribute to shaping a strong design culture and to communicate design rationale and collaborate effectively with stakeholders
Basic understanding of UI/UX fundamentals, accessibility, and responsive design

Nice to have:

Experience with motion design, micro-interactions, and prototyping

What we offer:

Competitive salary
Annual performance-based bonus
Additional bonuses for recognition awards
Multisport card
Private medical care
Life insurance
One-time reimbursement of home office set-up (up to 800 PLN)
Corporate parties & events
CSR initiatives
Nursery discounts
Financial support with trainings and education
Social fund
Flexible working hours
Free parking

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 07, 2025

Expiration:
July 23, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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