Lead Designer

Copenhagen
Commercial – Product Management /
Full-time /
On-site
Why this role exists?

The new Lead Designer will be the central connector between commercial/product teams and development. Sets direction for product design, owns the Figma Design System, and builds product design culture at Inpay. You are the design playmaker, making design decisions that stick and creating the processes that make good design repeatable.
What you'll own

Design System Leadership
      Own and evolve the Inpay Design System in Figma as the single source of truth
      Establish design standards that scale across products and teams
      Create systematic approaches to component libraries, tokens, and documentation
Strategic Design Direction
      Define product design strategy aligned with business objectives and customer needs
      Partner with commercial and product teams to translate vision into user experiences
      Champion user-centered design in all product decisions
Team Building & Leadership
      Build and lead an internal design team that embodies Inpay values
      Mentor designers and establish design craft standards
      Create processes that integrate design seamlessly with development workflows
Cross-functional Partnership
      Serve as the design voice in leadership discussions
      Bridge communication between commercial, product, and engineering teams
      Establish design reviews and approval processes that teams actually follow

How you'll succeed

Design Excellence
      Expert-level Figma proficiency with deep understanding of design systems
      5+ years of design experience with focus on B2B/fintech products
      Proven track record of scaling design operations in growth-stage companies
      Strong portfolio demonstrating systematic thinking and strategic design impact
      Experience with agile development processes and design handoffs
      Knowledge of Jira and development workflow tools
Leadership & Collaboration
      Experience building and leading design teams (3+ designers)
      Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence without authority
      Track record of partnering effectively with product managers and engineers
Strategic Mindset
      Understanding of business metrics and how design drives commercial outcomes
      Experience with B2B/fintech products preferred
      Ability to balance user needs with technical constraints and business goals

Who you are
You are a hands-on design leader who thinks systemically. You've scaled design at growing companies and know the difference between pixel-pushing and strategic design impact. You're equally comfortable presenting to executives and reviewing component specifications with developers.

Our Values in Action:
      Customer First: You start with user needs, not internal assumptions
      Raise the Bar: You set new standards for design quality and process
      Accountability: You own outcomes, not just outputs
      Fearless Innovation: You push boundaries while maintaining usability
      Together we can: You build bridges between teams and disciplines
      Action!: You move from strategy to execution with speed and precision

What we offer
      Strategic role in a company transformation
      Opportunity to build design culture from the ground up
      Direct impact on product and business outcomes
      Competitive package reflecting the strategic importance of this role
      Copenhagen office environment with international growth trajectory

Ready to lead design at Inpay? Show us your strategic thinking and systematic approach. We want to see how you've scaled design impact, not just beautiful interfaces.

 Inpay is a cross-border payments company, connecting businesses and communities to a global banking network that helps them thrive. Since 2008, we've helped financial institutions, iGaming operators, corporates, NGOs, and others move money to the right places quickly, easily, and securely.
Our smart technology, innovative products, robust compliance, and in-house experts from 45+ countries solve complex payment challenges with an industry-leading 99% transaction success rate. We are regulated by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority.

Our headquarters are in the royal quarter of central Copenhagen, with further offices in London. You can see a snapshot of what working life looks like here. Find out more about Inpay here.