Product Designer (UX)

About the company

Moniepoint is a Nigerian financial platform providing business banking, payments, credit, and management tools to MSMEs and their customers across Africa.

About this role

<p><strong>Who we are</strong></p> <p><em>&nbsp;</em>Moniepoint Inc. is Africa’s all-in-one financial platform, helping 20 million businesses and individuals access seamless payments, banking, credit, cross-border, and business management tools each month.&nbsp;</p> <p>As Nigeria’s largest merchant acquirer, we power most of the country’s point-of-sale (POS) transactions. Through our subsidiaries, Moniepoint Inc. processes over $250 billion in digital payment transaction value annually.</p> <p><em></em></p> <p><strong>About the role</strong></p> <p>As a Product Designer, you’ll play a pivotal role in crafting world-class financial experiences that are user-friendly, visually stunning, and highly functional. You will work cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, and researchers to design intuitive interfaces that drive user engagement and business growth. Your work will directly impact millions of users, from first-time digital banking customers to seasoned fintech enthusiasts.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What you’ll get to do</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead the end-to-end design process from research, wireframing, and prototyping to final UI execution.</li> <li>&nbsp;Conduct user research, usability testing, and A/B experiments to validate design decisions.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with engineers to ensure smooth design implementation and pixel-perfect execution.</li> <li>&nbsp;Partner with product managers to translate business goals into user-centered design solutions.</li> <li>Design scalable UI components and contribute to our evolving design system.</li> <li>&nbsp;Create micro-interactions and motion elements that enhance usability and delight users.</li> <li>Balance aesthetics with data-driven insights to optimise UX for engagement and conversion.</li> <li>Advocate for accessibility (A11y) and inclusive design principles.</li> <li>&nbsp;Stay updated on fintech trends and best practices to drive innovation in product design.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you need to succeed</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong grasp of visual design, typography, grids, layout, and colour theory.</li> <li>Expertise in interaction design, user flows, wireframing, and prototyping.</li> <li>Deep understanding of designing for both mobile and web platforms, ensuring responsive and adaptive experiences.</li> <li>Understanding of behavioural psychology and its impact on user decisions.</li> <li>Experience conducting usability tests, user interviews, and heuristic evaluations.</li> <li>Ability to synthesise qualitative and quantitative insights into actionable design decisions.</li> <li>Proficiency in atomic design principles and scalable UI frameworks.</li> <li>Knowledge of motion design tools (Lottie, After Effects, Principle) to create micro-interactions.</li> <li>Ability to communicate design rationale to stakeholders and engineers.</li> <li>Experience working in agile, fast-paced product teams.</li> <li>Figma mastery: ability to leverage auto layout, design tokens, component variants, interactive prototypes, and design libraries for scalable UI solutions.</li> <li>Experience in fintech and/or SaaS environments, understanding industry-specific challenges and user expectations.<strong><br></strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>What you’ll get</strong></p> <ul> <li>A chance to shape the future of fintech - your designs will impact millions of users.</li> <li>Strong mentorship and career growth within a world-class design team.</li> <li>A culture of experimentation - we encourage innovative thinking and rapid iteration.</li> <li>Competitive compensation and benefits.</li> <li>Remote-friendly work culture, with access to learning resources.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What to expect in the hiring process</strong></p> <ul> <li>Application &amp; portfolio review: we look for strong UX case studies that showcase process, research, impact, and leadership.</li> <li>Preliminary phone call with the recruiter: a brief conversation to discuss your background, interests, and expectations.</li> <li>Interview with a design team member: a discussion about your experience, approach to design, alignment with our mission, and a portfolio walkthrough.</li> <li>Design Challenge: an advanced exercise to assess problem-solving, UX/UI craft, and strategic thinking.</li> <li>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</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to apply:</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Moniepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.</span></p>