Head of Product Design at M-KOPA Solar

Job Description

In this role, you would be responsible for:
Leading the strategic direction and evolution of our Product Design function

Collaborating with Product Management and Tech leadership to define overall UX strategy

Building and maintaining design systems that ensure visual cohesion while enabling rapid innovation

Reviewing design work to ensure quality and cohesion before release

Mentoring design team members and fostering a sense of belonging while helping advance their careers

Working with marketing teams to ensure visual cohesion across the M-KOPA brand

Translating design metrics into business outcomes that executives understand and value

This role will require frequent travel across our operational markets, therefore an ideal candidate should either be based in one of our markets or be willing to relocate. This will allow you to be at the heart of Africa’s most dynamic tech hubs with direct access to our core market.

Your application should demonstrate:
Proven experience leading design teams and complex projects in digital products

Deep understanding of UX strategy with the ability to balance business goals with user needs

Experience building and maintaining design systems across multiple touchpoints

Solid leadership and mentoring capabilities

Ability to work with diverse, cross-functional teams across multiple countries

Solid interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills

Experience translating design impact into business metrics

Experience in fintech or similar industries