Product Design Manager

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 Manager, 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 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. C hampion 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. What you need to succeed 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.