Branch International
Product Designer, Nigeria
Branch International, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Branch OverviewImagine a world where every person has improved access to financial services. People could start new businesses, pay for their children’s education, and cover their emergency medical bills – the possibilities to improve life are endless.Branch is a global technology company revolutionizing financial access for millions of underserved banking customers today across Africa and India. By leveraging the rapid adoption of smartphones, machine learning, and other technology, Branch is pioneering new ways to improve access and value for those overlooked by banks. From instant loans to market-leading investment yields, Branch offers a variety of products that help our customers be financially empowered.Branch’s mission-driven team is led by the co-founders of Kiva.org and one of the earliest product leaders of PayPal. Branch has raised over $100 million from leading Silicon Valley investors, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Visa.With over 32 million downloads, Branch is one of the most popular finance apps in the world.
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Job OverviewYou will work closely with our Product and Engineering teams to build a world-class financial product for millions of customers across the world to use daily. You will be part of our global design team to design user flows and improve the Branch app's overall design and user experience. The design team’s work encompasses all user journeys within the app across all of our products (wallets, savings, loans, rewards, debit cards) in all of our markets.ResponsibilitiesAutonomy in project execution: You should be able to autonomously handle a Design project throughout the product development process starting from understanding PRDs, Design Kickoff, creating user flows, and wireframes to Hi-fi Mockups, Prototyping, Usability testing, creating Iterations to incorporate research recommendations, and finally handoff to engineers.Cross-functional Collaboration: You would closely work with Product Managers and User Researchers to understand user needs, product requirements, and business objectives. You would work with engineers to ensure design feasibility and provide support during design handoff and Design QA.Design System: Contribute to the evolution of our design system and adhere to the design system, ensuring consistency and scalability of design solutions across products and markets.Communication and Design Presentation: Strong written and verbal communication skills and Design Presentation Skills are required to communicate your updates, thoughts, and design ideas effectively.Design Process: You should have a practical design process and should be accepting to absorb the design process and the broader product development process followed at Branch.User research collaboration: You acknowledge and understand foundational and formative research techniques. You will work in collaboration with UX Researchers for usability testing and gather feedback to iterate on designs and improve usability.Critical Feedback: You should possess the ability to give and receive critical feedback on both your and your peer designer’s work for achieving the best outcomes.Data-driven Design Decisions: You demonstrate an ability to work in ambiguity and show objectivity in design decisions.Curiosity: You stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, best practices and industry trends in UX design.Motion Graphics / Micro-interaction skills are a plus.QualificationsYou have 3+ years of experience in Product Design, User Experience Design and/or Interaction Design with a demonstrated ability to design world-class, delightful software consumer experiences. Knowledge of best practices in mobile design for Android is a plus.Bachelor’s Degree in Design, HCI, Interaction Design, Architecture, or a related design field.Proficiency in Figma workflows and plugins.You have expertise across a range of design skills, including strong visual design abilities. You have excellent attention to detail and take pride in delivering consistent, cohesive designs that empower our customers.You know that startups are a team sport. Your effective communication and powerful collaboration are critical to succeed at Branch because of our globally distributed teams. You listen to others, speak your mind, and ask the right questions.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment and adapt to changing priorities.You are resourceful. You’ve worked on lean teams that have had a big impact. You are not afraid of big challenges, and do whatever it takes to get the job done.Benefits of JoiningWork in a mission-driven, global, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environmentCompetitive salary and equity packageA collaborative and flat company cultureRemote first, with the option to work in-person occasionallyFully paid life and health insurance benefit with Axa Mansard (Platinum plan)Work-life balance is not a myth, we offer a generous paid leave policy comprising; 28 days annual leave, 30 days sick leave, bereavement leaveFully paid parental leave - 6 months maternity and 3 months paternity leavePension BenefitMonthly WFH stipend alongside a one time home office set-up budgetWe believe learning should never stop and so we provide a $500 stipend annually towards learning and development irrespective of role, title or tenureDiscretionary trips to our offices across the globe, with global travel medical insuranceTeam meals and social events (Hybrid for now)Flexible working hoursOpportunity to work and interact with a global team
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Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.
Job OverviewYou will work closely with our Product and Engineering teams to build a world-class financial product for millions of customers across the world to use daily. You will be part of our global design team to design user flows and improve the Branch app's overall design and user experience. The design team’s work encompasses all user journeys within the app across all of our products (wallets, savings, loans, rewards, debit cards) in all of our markets.ResponsibilitiesAutonomy in project execution: You should be able to autonomously handle a Design project throughout the product development process starting from understanding PRDs, Design Kickoff, creating user flows, and wireframes to Hi-fi Mockups, Prototyping, Usability testing, creating Iterations to incorporate research recommendations, and finally handoff to engineers.Cross-functional Collaboration: You would closely work with Product Managers and User Researchers to understand user needs, product requirements, and business objectives. You would work with engineers to ensure design feasibility and provide support during design handoff and Design QA.Design System: Contribute to the evolution of our design system and adhere to the design system, ensuring consistency and scalability of design solutions across products and markets.Communication and Design Presentation: Strong written and verbal communication skills and Design Presentation Skills are required to communicate your updates, thoughts, and design ideas effectively.Design Process: You should have a practical design process and should be accepting to absorb the design process and the broader product development process followed at Branch.User research collaboration: You acknowledge and understand foundational and formative research techniques. You will work in collaboration with UX Researchers for usability testing and gather feedback to iterate on designs and improve usability.Critical Feedback: You should possess the ability to give and receive critical feedback on both your and your peer designer’s work for achieving the best outcomes.Data-driven Design Decisions: You demonstrate an ability to work in ambiguity and show objectivity in design decisions.Curiosity: You stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, best practices and industry trends in UX design.Motion Graphics / Micro-interaction skills are a plus.QualificationsYou have 3+ years of experience in Product Design, User Experience Design and/or Interaction Design with a demonstrated ability to design world-class, delightful software consumer experiences. Knowledge of best practices in mobile design for Android is a plus.Bachelor’s Degree in Design, HCI, Interaction Design, Architecture, or a related design field.Proficiency in Figma workflows and plugins.You have expertise across a range of design skills, including strong visual design abilities. You have excellent attention to detail and take pride in delivering consistent, cohesive designs that empower our customers.You know that startups are a team sport. Your effective communication and powerful collaboration are critical to succeed at Branch because of our globally distributed teams. You listen to others, speak your mind, and ask the right questions.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment and adapt to changing priorities.You are resourceful. You’ve worked on lean teams that have had a big impact. You are not afraid of big challenges, and do whatever it takes to get the job done.Benefits of JoiningWork in a mission-driven, global, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environmentCompetitive salary and equity packageA collaborative and flat company cultureRemote first, with the option to work in-person occasionallyFully paid life and health insurance benefit with Axa Mansard (Platinum plan)Work-life balance is not a myth, we offer a generous paid leave policy comprising; 28 days annual leave, 30 days sick leave, bereavement leaveFully paid parental leave - 6 months maternity and 3 months paternity leavePension BenefitMonthly WFH stipend alongside a one time home office set-up budgetWe believe learning should never stop and so we provide a $500 stipend annually towards learning and development irrespective of role, title or tenureDiscretionary trips to our offices across the globe, with global travel medical insuranceTeam meals and social events (Hybrid for now)Flexible working hoursOpportunity to work and interact with a global team
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