Staff Product Designer

Description

**Who we are** Moniepoint is an all\-in\-one financial services platform for emerging markets and the second\-fastest growing company in Africa. Since 2019, Moniepoint’s technology has powered over 3 million people, offering personal and business banking, payment, credit and business management tools to help them succeed. Moniepoint processed $1 *Curious about what makes Moniepoint an incredible place to work?* *Check out posts on how we cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth.* **About the role:** As a Senior UX/UI Designer, you will be responsible for executing high\-quality designs for our financial products, ensuring they are intuitive, accessible, and effective. You will collaborate with cross\-functional teams, mentor junior designers, and champion user\-centred design within the organisation. This role requires a strategic mindset, deep UX/UI expertise, and the ability to translate complex financial concepts into seamless user experiences. **What you’ll do** * Define and execute design strategies that align with business objectives and user needs. * Lead the end\-to\-end design process, from discovery and research to wireframing, prototyping, and final UI execution. * Conduct advanced user research, usability testing, and A/B experiments to validate and refine design solutions. * Partner closely with product managers and engineers to ensure seamless implementation of designs. * Design scalable UI components and contribute to our evolving design system. * Advocate for accessibility (A11y) and inclusive design principles, ensuring our products serve a diverse user base. * Create and refine micro\-interactions and motion elements to improve user engagement and usability. * Use data\-driven insights to continuously improve the user experience and optimise for business impact. * Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. * Stay ahead of fintech trends and best practices to drive product innovation. **What you need to succeed** * 3\+ years in a senior product design role, with a strong focus on UX and a demonstrated ability to lead impactful projects * Mastery of visual design, typography, grids, layout, and colour theory. * Expertise in interaction design, information architecture, and user flows. * Deep understanding of designing for both mobile and web platforms, ensuring responsive and adaptive experiences. * Strong knowledge of behavioural psychology and how it influences user decision\-making. * Extensive experience conducting usability testing, user interviews, and heuristic evaluations. * Ability to synthesise qualitative and quantitative insights into impactful design decisions. * Familiarity with UX analytics tools (Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Hotjar, etc.). * Proficiency in atomic design principles and building scalable UI frameworks. * Strong knowledge of motion design tools (Lottie, After Effects, Principle) to create dynamic user experiences. * Experience mentoring and guiding junior designers. * Ability to articulate design rationale and influence stakeholders across teams. * Comfortable working in agile, fast\-paced product teams. * Figma mastery \- deep experience with auto layout, design tokens, component variants, interactive prototypes, and scalable design libraries. * Proven experience in fintech and/or SaaS environments, with a strong understanding of industry challenges and user behaviours. **What you’ll get** * A leadership role in shaping the future of fintech \- your work will impact millions of users. * Career growth opportunities. * A culture of experimentation \- we encourage innovative thinking and rapid iteration. * Competitive compensation and benefits. * Remote\-friendly work culture, with access to learning resources. **What to expect in the hiring process** * Application \& portfolio review: we look for strong UX case studies that showcase process, research, impact, and leadership. * Preliminary phone call with the recruiter: a brief conversation to discuss your background, interests, and expectations. * Interview with a design team member: a discussion about your experience, approach to design, alignment with our mission, and a portfolio walkthrough. * Design Challenge: an advanced exercise to assess problem\-solving, UX/UI craft, and strategic thinking. * Final executive conversation: a discussion with senior leadership about your ability to think strategically, collaborate across teams, and drive business and user impact through design. **How to apply:** Submit your resume and portfolio showcasing your best work \- preferably with fintech or SaaS\-related projects. Your portfolio should clearly demonstrate impact, including measurable improvements in user experience, business metrics, or engagement. We want to see end\-to\-end product thinking, including research, wireframes, prototypes, and final execution.