Product Design Manager

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Moniepoint

πŸ“Remote - United Kingdom

Summary

Join Moniepoint Inc., Africa’s leading financial ecosystem, as a Product Design Manager to lead and mentor a team of designers. You will own the execution of the design vision, prioritizing initiatives, and driving strategic projects. This role demands strong leadership, UX/UI expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver business-driven, user-centered solutions. You will work closely with various stakeholders to streamline workflows and create scalable, accessible designs. The position requires a strong portfolio showcasing leadership in design teams and delivering end-to-end product design solutions. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including a remote-friendly work culture and support for professional development.

Requirements

  • A strong portfolio demonstrating your ability to lead design teams and deliver end-to-end product design solutions across platforms, backed by user research and measurable impact
  • Experience leading and developing design teams, fostering collaboration, mentorship, and performance-driven growth
  • Expertise in UX/UI principles, interaction design, and user research methodologies, with a proven track record of delivering results-driven digital products
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and advocate for design at all levels
  • Strategic mindset, with the ability to translate product goals into scalable, flexible, and user-centric design solutions
  • Experience managing design workflows, tools, and operational processes to improve team efficiency and output
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively balancing multiple priorities while maintaining design excellence
  • Experience in fintech or SaaS, with a strong understanding of financial products, compliance, security, and designing for trust

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a small team of product designers, ensuring project prioritisation, team alignment, and timely execution of high-quality design work
  • Mentor and inspire your team, fostering a culture of feedback, learning, and innovation through regular critiques, coaching, and skill development
  • Manage project timelines, roadmaps, and design workflows, ensuring the team delivers high-quality work on schedule
  • Maintain a hands-on approach, contributing directly to key design projects while balancing leadership responsibilities
  • Partner with product managers, engineers, and executives to translate strategic goals into user-friendly design solutions
  • Advocate for user-centred design by leveraging qualitative and quantitative research, usability testing, and behavioural insights to make informed design decisions
  • Ensure design consistency and scalability through the use of design systems and atomic design principles
  • Champion accessibility (a11y) and inclusive design, ensuring our products are usable by a diverse audience
  • Collaborate with analytics and product teams to measure the impact of design and optimise experiences based on data

Benefits

  • A leadership role in shaping the future of fintech - your work will influence design strategy and impact millions of users
  • Opportunities for career growth - mentorship, leadership development, and the ability to scale and shape a high-performing design team
  • Autonomy and influence - own design decisions, drive cross-functional collaboration, and define best practices
  • A high-performing and collaborative team - work alongside talented designers, engineers, and product managers in a culture that values design excellence
  • A culture of experimentation - we encourage bold ideas, rapid iteration, and data-driven design improvements
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Remote-friendly work culture with support for professional development and engagement with the design community

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