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MoniepointSenior Product Designer - Design System
Moniepoint Inc. is a financial platform operating in Africa that offers digital payments, banking, credit, cross-border transactions, and business management tools to twenty million users and…
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Moniepoint Inc. is a financial platform operating in Africa that offers digital payments, banking, credit, cross-border transactions, and business management tools to twenty million users and businesses monthly, acting as a major merchant acquirer for point-of-sale transactions. The company is hiring a Senior Product Designer focused on their design system for an on-site, full-time position. This role suits professionals who want to lead end-to-end design processes, champion user-centered methodologies, and…
Job Description
Moniepoint Inc. is a financial platform operating in Africa that offers digital payments, banking, credit, cross-border transactions, and business management tools to twenty million users and businesses monthly, acting as a major merchant acquirer for point-of-sale transactions. The company is hiring a Senior Product Designer focused on their design system for an on-site, full-time position.
This role suits professionals who want to lead end-to-end design processes, champion user-centered methodologies, and shape financial technology products used by millions. The selected candidate will direct design strategies, build scalable UI components, and mentor less experienced team members in a fast-paced environment.
The position requires deep expertise in user experience and user interface creation, along with the ability to turn complicated financial concepts into smooth customer journeys. Ideal applicants bring a background in fintech or software-as-a-service contexts, master Figma, and possess a solid understanding of accessibility principles and behavioural psychology.
Hiring steps include an initial portfolio review, a recruiter phone screen, a conversation with a design team member, a design challenge exercise, and a final meeting with senior leadership.
Responsibilities
- Plan and carry out design strategies matching company goals and user needs
- Oversee the complete design lifecycle spanning discovery, research, wireframing, prototyping, and user interface delivery
- Run advanced user research, usability testing, and experiments to validate and improve design choices
- Collaborate with product managers and engineers for smooth product rollout
- Build scalable user interface components and contribute to the growing design system
- Champion accessibility and inclusive design standards for varied audiences
- Develop and polish micro-interactions and motion elements to boost usability
- Apply data insights to enhance user experiences and optimize business results
- Coach and support junior designers while promoting a culture of excellence
- Monitor fintech developments and industry standards to encourage product innovation
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of senior product design experience emphasizing user experience and leadership
- Expertise in visual design, typography, grids, layout, color theory, interaction design, and information architecture
- Familiarity with mobile and web platforms for responsive and adaptive experiences
- Knowledge of behavioral psychology principles influencing decision-making
- Experience performing usability testing, user interviews, and heuristic evaluations
- Familiarity with user experience analytics tools like Google Analytics, Mixpanel, and Hotjar
- Proficiency in atomic design concepts and constructing scalable user interface frameworks
- Competency with motion design tools such as Lottie, After Effects, and Principle
- Skill in explaining design reasoning and influencing stakeholders across teams
- Familiarity with agile and fast-paced product development environments
- Mastery of Figma including auto layout, design tokens, component variants, interactive prototypes, and design libraries
- Demonstrated background in fintech or software-as-a-service settings
Core Skills
Benefits
- Leadership role influencing the future of fintech products
- Opportunities for career progression
- Culture emphasizing experimentation, innovative thinking, and rapid iteration
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Remote-friendly work culture alongside access to learning materials
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What is the employment type for this role?
The position is full-time.
What is the remote status for the position?
The role is on-site.
What salary does Moniepoint offer for this job?
The posting does not specify a salary.
What experience is required to apply?
Candidates must have three or more years of experience in a senior product design role with a strong user experience focus, alongside proficiency in Figma and background in fintech or software-as-a-service environments.
How can candidates apply for this position?
Applicants should submit their resume and a portfolio that highlights their best work, particularly projects related to fintech or software-as-a-service, showing measurable impact and end-to-end product thinking.
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