Senior Product Designer (UX)

Senior Product Designer (UX)
Job Title:
Senior Product Designer (UX)
Salary:
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Travel Requirements
Some travel
Educational Specialization
Computer Science
Work Options
On-site
Company Size
500+ employees
Experience Level
Senior-Level
Educational Level
Bachelor's degree
Skills
Figma, UX/UI Design, User Research, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Motion Design, Fintech Product Design, Design Systems
Job Type
Full-time

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

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About The Role

As a Senior Product 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.

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