Product Designer, Nigeria
Branch International - Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290![Branch International](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered.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 environment.Competitive salary and equity package.A collaborative and flat company culture.Remote first, with the option to work in-person occasionally.Fully 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 leave.Fully paid parental leave - 6 months maternity and 3 months paternity leave.Pension Benefit.Monthly WFH stipend alongside a one time home office set-up budget.We believe learning should never stop and so we provide a $500 stipend annually towards learning and development irrespective of role, title or tenure.Discretionary trips to our offices across the globe, with global travel medical insurance.Team meals and social events (Hybrid for now).Flexible working hours.Opportunity to work and interact with a global team.
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