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Head of Product Design job at M-KOPA | Apply Now
Remote, Kenya
M-KOPA is a pioneering company that empowers households across East Africa by providing affordable access to solar energy, enabling people in off-grid areas to improve their lives through clean, reliable energy. The company has earned recognition for its innovative approach to financial inclusion, offering pay-as-you-go solutions that enable low-income customers to access solar power without upfront costs. M-KOPA has a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration, diversity, and social impact, offering employees opportunities for growth and a mission-driven environment.
The company has evolved since its inception, leveraging mobile technology to expand its reach and offer energy solutions that go beyond solar, including financing for other essential household products. With operations in multiple countries, M-KOPA has made significant strides in providing solar energy to over a million homes. Its core values of innovation, sustainability, and empowerment are central to its business model, which integrates technology and finance to enhance customer accessibility. M-KOPA also embraces corporate social responsibility, partnering with other organizations to improve the quality of life for underserved communities. For more information, visit their website at https://www.m-kopa.com.
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Full Time
Deadline:
22 Aug 2025
Job Title
Head of Product Design job at M-KOPA
M-KOPA
Job Description
As the Head of Product Design, you will lead the design function and manage a team of designers working on multiple financial technology products and services. This role involves defining design strategies, ensuring consistent user experiences, and fostering innovation in product development. The successful candidate will partner with product managers, engineers, and business leaders to deliver exceptional solutions that align with customer needs. You will also be responsible for mentoring designers, setting quality standards, and driving a design culture that prioritizes user empathy, accessibility, and innovation.
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How to Apply
Lead the product design function and manage a team of designers across multiple markets.
Define and communicate the overall design vision, strategy, and processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Fintech, Marketing) to ensure seamless product experiences.
Oversee the design of fintech products, ensuring they are user-centered, accessible, and aligned with business objectives.
Conduct design reviews, provide feedback, and maintain high design standards.
Guide and mentor the design team, fostering growth and professional development.
Drive research and testing to ensure design decisions are data-driven.
Promote a design culture across the organization, embedding user empathy in decision-making.
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Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field.
10+ years of experience in product design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience managing and mentoring design teams.
Strong portfolio showcasing user-centered fintech or digital product design.
Proficiency in modern design tools and methods.
Strong collaboration, leadership, and communication skills.
Experience in fintech, lending, or consumer financial products preferred.
Ability to work remotely across multiple geographies.
