Product Design Lead (Remote)

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Moniepoint is hiring a Product Design Lead to manage a small team of designers and drive user-centered design. The role involves mentoring, UX/UI design, and cross-functional collaboration. Fully remote position based in Nigeria.

• Manage a small team of product designers
• Hands-on design work with strategic leadership
• Focus on fintech and inclusive design
• Remote work opportunity

Description

Product Design Lead (Remote) at Moniepoint Incorporated ⏲ Jul 29, 2026, 5:13 AM ⋕ View all Banking & Financial Services jobs Moniepoint is Africa's all-in-one financial ecosystem, empowering businesses and their customers with seamless payment, banking, credit, and management tools. In 2023, we processed $182 billion and are Nigeria’s largest merchant acquirer. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Product Design Lead Location: Remote 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 Advocate for user-centred design by leveraging qualitative and quantitative research, usability testing, and behavioural insights to make informed design decisions. Mentor and inspire your team, fostering a culture of feedback, learning, and innovation through regular critiques, coaching, and skill development. Champion accessibility (a11y) and inclusive design, ensuring our products are usable by a diverse audience. Partner with product managers, engineers, and executives to translate strategic goals into user-friendly design solutions. Lead and manage a small team of product designers, ensuring project prioritisation, team alignment, and timely execution of high-quality design work. Ensure design consistency and scalability through the use of design systems and atomic design principles. Maintain a hands-on approach, contributing directly to key design projects while balancing leadership responsibilities. Manage project timelines, roadmaps, and design workflows, ensuring the team delivers high-quality work on schedule. Collaborate with analytics and product teams to measure the impact of design and optimise experiences based on data. What you need to succeed Expertise in UX/UI principles, interaction design, and user research methodologies, with a proven track record of delivering results-driven digital products. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively balancing multiple priorities while maintaining design excellence. Experience leading and developing design teams, fostering collaboration, mentorship, and performance-driven growth. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and advocate for design at all levels. 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 managing design workflows, tools, and operational processes to improve team efficiency and output. Strategic mindset, with the ability to translate product goals into scalable, flexible, and user-centric design solutions. Experience in fintech or SaaS, with a strong understanding of financial products, compliance, security, and designing for trust. What you’ll get Opportunities for career growth - mentorship, leadership development, and the ability to scale and shape a high-performing design team. Competitive compensation and benefits. A culture of experimentation - we encourage bold ideas, rapid iteration, and data-driven design improvements. Remote-friendly work culture with support for professional development and engagement with the design community. A high-performing and collaborative team - work alongside talented designers, engineers, and product managers in a culture that values design excellence. Autonomy and influence - own design decisions, drive cross-functional collaboration, and define best practices. A leadership role in shaping the future of fintech - your work will influence design strategy and impact millions of users. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online What to expect in the hiring process Design leadership challenge: a scenario-based assessment to assess both strategic thinking and leadership skills while balancing UX/UI expertise. 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. Preliminary phone call with recruiter: a brief conversation to discuss your background, leadership experience, and expectations. Final executive conversation: a discussion with senior leadership to assess alignment with our vision, strategic thinking, and team-building philosophy. Application & portfolio review: we assess your experience, leadership impact, and UX case studies that demonstrate strategic thinking, process, and measurable outcomes. View all Jobs in Nigeria