Staff Product Designer

About the role

Description from the employer’s posting. Check the employer’s page for the current version.

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: You're a senior individual contributor who drives design excellence and strategic impact across multiple teams. You lead through craft mastery, strategic thinking, and influence, not through people management. You set direction, solve complex problems that span products, and multiply impact by raising the capabilities of designers around you What you’ll do Lead design strategy for major product areas or cross-product initiatives Drive complex, ambiguous projects from discovery through launch across multiple teams Set design standards, patterns, and best practices that others follow Identify and solve systemic design problems across products Partner with senior product and engineering leadership on strategy Mentor and sponsor senior and mid-level designers (informally, no direct reports) Make critical design decisions that affect multiple teams Contribute significantly to design system strategy and evolution Represent design in organisational planning and cross-functional forums Identify strategic opportunities that weren't on the roadmap What you bring Portfolio showing leadership and influence across multiple teams or products Proven track record of solving complex, ambiguous problems Deep expertise in visual design, interaction design, and systems thinking Strong research skills and ability to validate strategic decisions with evidence History of setting direction that others follow Experience mentoring and developing other designers Excellent stakeholder management and communication at senior leadership level Track record of identifying opportunities and driving them to completion Requirements Mastery of design tools and advanced prototyping Ideally, 10+ years of product design experience with demonstrated strategic impact Strategic product thinking and strong business acumen Ability to influence without authority Comfortable operating with extreme ambiguity and creating clarity for others Strong facilitation skills for workshops and alignment sessions Can work autonomously for extended periods without guidance Makes high-stakes decisions 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.