Lead Visual Designer at FairMoney

FairMoney is building the leading mobile bank for emerging markets. We started with a digital microcredit application on Android, and currently roll out additional financial services (current account, savings, debit card) while expanding the product to Western Africa and South-East Asia.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead Visual Designer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Marketing and Branding

Position Overview

• We are seeking a highly creative and talented Visual Design Lead specializing in both Still and Motion Design to join our team.
• As the Visual Design Lead, you will be responsible for creating compelling visual experiences that resonate with our target audience and enhance our brand identity.
• Your role will involve leading a team of designers, conceptualizing design strategies, and producing high-quality visuals for online & offline media channels.

Roles and Responsibilities
Creative Leadership:

• Provide creative direction and mentorship to a team of visual designers, guiding them to create visually engaging and cohesive designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Product, and UX/UI to ensure alignment between design efforts and overall company objectives.
• Lead brainstorming sessions, design reviews, and collaborative discussions to foster innovative design solutions.

Visual Design:

• Conceptualized, designed, and executed captivating visual assets for digital platforms, including websites, mobile apps, social media, and email campaigns.
• Develop eye-catching motion graphics, animations, and videos to enhance user engagement and convey complex financial concepts effectively.
• Create visually stunning print materials such as brochures, posters, and promotional materials that maintain a consistent brand identity.

Brand Identity:

• Own and evolve the company's visual brand identity, ensuring its consistent application across all touchpoints and mediums.
• Develop and maintain design guidelines, style guides, and templates to ensure visual consistency and brand recognition.

Innovation and Trends:

• Stay up-to-date with design trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies to bring fresh and innovative design ideas to the team.
• Implement design trends that align with the fintech industry landscape while maintaining a user-centered approach.

Project Management:

• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are of the highest quality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather design requirements, provide project updates, and incorporate feedback into design iterations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Visual Design, Graphic Design, Motion Design, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in visual design and motion graphics, preferably within the fintech or financial services industry.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, etc.).
• Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of still and motion design projects that highlight creativity, storytelling, and brand consistency.
• Experience in leading and mentoring design teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey design concepts, strategies, and ideas to both design and non-design stakeholders.
• Understanding of user-centered design principles and a keen eye for detail.
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS, UX/UI principles, and responsive design is a plus.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Training & Development

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.