Senior Product Designer at Africhange Technologies Limited

Africhange (AF) is a remittance company that leverages blockchain technology and P2P exchange to offer a seamless way for users in Canada to send money to Nigeria. Our platform and process are crypto and P2P powered, and our aim is to transform the way people send money to Africa and though currently only serving users in Canada and Nigeria, we are determined to extend operations to all African countries.

Whether you would like to pay for a property, send funds to friends and family or pay employees, you'll need to safely send funds without stress and ridiculous charges. Africhange is the solution to your problem. We are a safe, secure, and convenient way to send money from Canada to Nigeria; and because we rely on blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, you can be sure that we will always offer you the best way to send money home at the best rates.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Product Designer

Location: Lagos (Remote)
Department: Product
Employment type: Permanent (Full-time)

Job Overview

• We are looking for a Product Designer who is passionate about finding solutions that allow customers to use our products intuitively.
• The ideal candidate will not only execute on a current road map but will drive the team with curiosity and ambition to promote excellent work.
• Also, the candidate should be knowledgeable at all stages of the design process while remaining focused on the needs of the customer

Job Responsibilities

• From research and concept development, you will design a diverse range of products for a wide range of users and platforms as well as create simple & easy to use products
• Work closely with the Tech and Product team to ensure that your ideas add value to the user while being technically achievable
• Create wireframes and interactive prototypes for design exploration and user testing
• Drive the development of new design concepts that differentiate our products from competitors
• Keeping up to date with the latest product design techniques
• You must be confident in applying both qualitative and quantitative research approaches to validate your design judgment.
• You will produce designs with brand concepts and consistency in mind and also understand when to make or break design systems
• You will work with product owners/managers, user researchers, scrum masters and developers to understand needs and goals and to create intelligent solutions
• Create high-fidelity designs that are both beautiful and intuitive
• Work with product managers and marketing teams to develop and execute user engagement strategies that increase user adoption and retention rates
• Improve designs of existing products if need be
• Solicit feedback from users for improvement and modification
• Identify and implement process improvements that streamline design workflows and increase design efficiency.

What you should Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field is typically required
• 4 years of experience working as a Product Designer in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of Figma, adobe photoshop/illustrator
• Proficiency in design software e.g. InDesign etc.
• User interface, HTML, and prototype skill
• Understanding Responsive Design
• Good understanding of accessibility guidelines and how to implement them
• Understanding of browser quirks and workarounds for Cross-Browser Compatibility
• Attention to detail, communication and collaboration skills
• Fluency in the English language
• Work experience in a Fintech or Financial institution
• Good understanding of front-end web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

 What We Offer

• Fully remote opportunities under a flexible work environment
• Competitive salary
• Paid time-offs including paternity leave
• Access to relevant courses/learning programs
• Lively work environment and flat organization
• A close-knit team with a great passion for working collaboratively
• Performance Incentives

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.