Senior UI/UX Designer

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We are on a transformative mission to empower African entrepreneurs by connecting them to the global market through our innovative mobile app/online marketplace. Our commitment is to serve 100 million African entrepreneurs, driven by values of curiosity, ownership, action focus, radical honesty, and prioritizing others. We are dedicated to creating designs that resonate with our users and contribute to their success.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are in search of a Senior UI/UX Designer who is a master of minimalist design and thrives in a collaborative environment. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about creating clear, focused, and aesthetically pleasing user experiences, and who values user needs over personal design preferences.

As a Senior UI/UX Designer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the user experience of our products, directly impacting the success of African entrepreneurs in the global market. If you are a collaborative designer with a passion for creating beautiful, functional, and user-friendly designs, we would love to hear from you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design intuitive and minimalist UI that communicates a clear message or function per page.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using tools like Figma, ensuring simplicity and user engagement.
• Work closely with the development team to ensure design fidelity in the final product.
• Engage in collaborative design processes, valuing team input and user feedback.
• Continuously refine designs to enhance user experience and interface aesthetics.
• Align design work with the company's mission to empower African entrepreneurs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years of experience in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio in minimalist and user-centric design.
• Proficiency in Figma and other relevant design tools.
• Exceptional design skills with a focus on simplicity and user engagement.
• Collaborative mindset, open to feedback and team-oriented design approaches.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating design concepts and processes.
• Potential to grow into a leadership role within the design team.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salary with housing allowance.
• Phantom equity in a rapidly growing company.
• Opportunity to work remotely for the first 6 months, with relocation to Nairobi (expenses covered).
• Participation in bi-quarterly company workshops (travel required).