Posted:7 hours ago
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Description:
M-KOPAโs mission is to make high quality energy affordable to everyone. OUR GROWTH SO FARโฆ M-KOPA has connected more than 400,000 homes in Kenya,Tanzania and Uganda to solar power with over 550 new homes being added every day. Each 8W battery powered-system comes with three lights, mobile phone-charging and a solar powered radio. Customers can now opt for a 20W system with digital TV. As of July 2016, M-KOPA has connected over 400,000 homes to affordable solar power. Current customers will make projected savings of US$ 300 Million over the next four years. M-KOPAโs customers will enjoy 50 million hours of kerosene-free lighting per month. Total employment created in East Africa is 2,500. In March 2016, M-KOPA emerged boldest at Financial Times Arcelor Mittal- Boldness in Business Awards in the Developing Markets category. In February 2016, M-KOPA was recognised as the Best Mobile Innovation for Emerging Markets at the Global Mobile Awards. In 2015, M-KOPA was recognised by Fortune Magazine as one of the Top 5
Job Description
- We are looking for a Senior Product Designer to drive exceptional user experiences for our retention products as we scale up and drive digital and financial inclusion across our markets.
In this role, you would be responsible for:
- Conducting user research and translating insights into compelling design solutions for cash loans, airtime, and health insurance products
- Creating end-to-end design experiences using established design systems while ensuring visual cohesion
- Developing prototypes and iterating based on user testing and stakeholder feedback
- Collaborating with Product Management and Tech teams to define UX strategy for your product area
- Implementing and extending our design system to ensure consistency across multiple touchpoints
- Conducting usability testing and incorporating feedback to optimize customer experiences
- Working directly with customers to understand their needs and validate design decisions
- Partnering with engineering teams to ensure high-quality implementation of designs
- Contributing to design metrics that demonstrate impact on business outcomes
- Since this role requires conducting user research in market, the ideal candidate for this role should either be based in or willing to relocate to either Kenya or Nigeria.
Your application should demonstrate:
- 5+ years experience in product design with a focus on customer-facing digital products
- Strong UX/UI design skills with proven ability to create intuitive, user-centered designs
- Extensive experience conducting user research and translating findings into design decisions
- Proficiency in prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, or similar) and creating interactive prototypes
- Experience working with and contributing to design systems from concept to implementation
- Ability to balance user needs with business goals and technical constraints
- Strong collaboration skills working with cross-functional teams
- Experience with end-to-end product design from research through implementation
- Excellent communication skills with ability to articulate design decisions to diverse stakeholders
- Experience in fintech, financial services, or insurance products is highly desirable
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
