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Moniepoint

Product Design Lead

LocationMoniepoint Headquaters , Remote, Spain
Work moderemote
Typefull-time
DepartmentProduct Design
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seen1w ago
Last seen3d ago
Who we are
Moniepoint Inc. is Africa’s all-in-one financial ecosystem, helping 10 million businesses and individuals access seamless payments, banking, credit, and business management tools since 2019. As Nigeria’s largest merchant acquirer, it powers most of the country’s Point of Sale (POS) transactions. Through its subsidiaries, Moniepoint Inc. processes $22 billion monthly for its customers while operating profitably.
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:
As a Product Design Lead, you will own the execution of our design vision, managing a small team of designers across multiple teams to prioritise initiatives, drive strategic projects, and foster a culture of excellence. Balancing leadership with hands-on design, you will ensure we deliver business-driven, user-centred solutions that elevate the user experience.
This role requires strong leadership, UX/UI expertise, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to remove blockers, streamline workflows, and create scalable, accessible designs that align with both user and business needs.
What you’ll do
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Lead and manage a small team of product designers, ensuring project prioritisation, team alignment, and timely execution of high-quality design work.
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Mentor and inspire your team, fostering a culture of feedback, learning, and innovation through regular critiques, coaching, and skill development.
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Manage project timelines, roadmaps, and design workflows, ensuring the team delivers high-quality work on schedule.
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Maintain a hands-on approach, contributing directly to key design projects while balancing leadership responsibilities.
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Partner with product managers, engineers, and executives to translate strategic goals into user-friendly design solutions.
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Advocate for user-centred design by leveraging qualitative and quantitative research, usability testing, and behavioural insights to make informed design decisions.
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Ensure design consistency and scalability through the use of design systems and atomic design principles.
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Champion accessibility (a11y) and inclusive design, ensuring our products are usable by a diverse audience.
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Collaborate with analytics and product teams to measure the impact of design and optimise experiences based on data.
What you need to succeed
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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.
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Experience leading and developing design teams, fostering collaboration, mentorship, and performance-driven growth.
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Expertise in UX/UI principles, interaction design, and user research methodologies, with a proven track record of delivering results-driven digital products.
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and advocate for design at all levels.
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Strategic mindset, with the ability to translate product goals into scalable, flexible, and user-centric design solutions.
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Experience managing design workflows, tools, and operational processes to improve team efficiency and output.
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively balancing multiple priorities while maintaining design excellence.
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Experience in fintech or SaaS, with a strong understanding of financial products, compliance, security, and designing for trust.
What you’ll get
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A leadership role in shaping the future of fintech - your work will influence design strategy and impact millions of users.
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Opportunities for career growth - mentorship, leadership development, and the ability to scale and shape a high-performing design team.
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Autonomy and influence - own design decisions, drive cross-functional collaboration, and define best practices.
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A high-performing and collaborative team - work alongside talented designers, engineers, and product managers in a culture that values design excellence.
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A culture of experimentation - we encourage bold ideas, rapid iteration, and data-driven design improvements.
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Competitive compensation and benefits.
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Remote-friendly work culture with support for professional development and engagement with the design community.
What to expect in the hiring process
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Application & portfolio review: we assess your experience, leadership impact, and UX case studies that demonstrate strategic thinking, process, and measurable outcomes.
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Preliminary phone call with recruiter: a brief conversation to discuss your background, leadership experience, and expectations.
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Interview with senior leadership: a deep dive into your leadership approach, design philosophy, and ability to drive impact. This includes a discussion on past projects and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Design leadership challenge: a scenario-based assessment to assess both strategic thinking and leadership skills while balancing UX/UI expertise.
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Final executive conversation: a discussion with senior leadership to assess alignment with our vision, strategic thinking, and team-building philosophy.
How to apply:
Submit your resume and portfolio showcasing your leadership in managing design teams, driving strategy, and delivering user-centred solutions with measurable business impact. We want to see case studies that demonstrate how you have led and developed designers, prioritised and managed projects, and fostered a high-performing team culture. Your portfolio should highlight how you have used research, data, and experimentation to inform decisions, optimise workflows, and drive success metrics.
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