Design Lead

A senior creative role at a digital platform aiming to feel authentically African while meeting international design standards. The design lead will shape the overall visual direction across web and mobile and set the standards the wider product team follows. The organisation is a technology business serving African creators and journalists. This role suits an experienced product designer who has shipped work at scale, cares about African users and contexts, and enjoys both hands-on craft and mentoring others. Remote, worldwide. No degree is required; a strong portfolio and track record are what count.

What you'll do

• Lead product design across web and mobile
• Build and maintain a design system
• Conduct user research with African creators and journalists
• Collaborate with engineers on implementation
• Mentor junior designers

What you need

• Portfolio of shipped product design work
• Expertise in Figma and modern design tools
• Experience designing for African users and contexts
• Understanding of accessibility and inclusive design
• Nice to have: African visual culture and aesthetics
• Nice to have: motion design and animation; design systems at scale

Open to applicants anywhere in the world.

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