Purpose of the job
As a Product Designer at Bank of Kigali, you’ll be at the forefront of crafting digital banking. Design is an integral part of the bank’s vision of creating a user-centered approach for its customers. We’re looking for a creative thinker who’s ready to inspire and create seamless, engaging digital experiences that meet the real needs of our customers.
This is an opportunity to unleash your skills and watch your work come to life as it influences the daily lives of people who interact with our banking platforms. If you’re passionate about transforming banking experience through innovative design, this is your chance to make a significant impact.
Key Accountabilities not limited to
- Technical
- Create the end-to-end design process, from brainstorming and wire framing to delivering high-fidelity prototypes for digital products.
- Take ownership of the design system by building reusable components, patterns, and guidelines to ensure consistent and scalable designs.
- Conduct user research and usability testing to validate design decisions and refine interactions based on real user feedback.
- Problem Solving and Creativity
- Define user flows and interaction models that meet customer needs, working with Product Managers and Engineers.
- Champion user-centered design principles, ensuring all products are rooted in a deep understanding of users.
- Collaboration and Coordination
- Work closely with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring design alignment from concept to release.
- Mentor junior designers, helping them grow within the company.
- Collaborate with Product Managers and Engineers to ensure product requirements align with user needs.
Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in digital product design, with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centric design for web and mobile platforms.
- Expertise in user research and translating findings into successful, actionable design strategies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, certification, or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field
Knowledge:
- Problem-Solving: Ability to tackle complex challenges with creative solutions and thoughtful design.
- Design System Mastery: Proven experience in designing and maintaining scalable design systems across multiple platforms, defining and documenting design patterns that will shape user behaviors.
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills that enable effective cross-team work and clear presentation of design decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- User-Centered Focus: Expertise in interaction design and information architecture, with a proven track record of creating user-friendly, intuitive interfaces.
- Complex Systems Experience: Experience working with complex systems across various digital mediums.
- Visual Design Skills: Keen attention to detail, with the ability to create visual designs that align with user needs and business goals.
- Tool Mastery: Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Framer, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
- Inclusive Design: Commitment to accessibility standards and best practices, ensuring products are usable for everyone.
- Research & Insight: Hands-on experience with user research methodologies, translating insights into actionable design solutions.
Expression of Interest
- Bank of Kigali Plc is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. Women are encouraged to apply.
- Submit your CV to dfcareers@bk.rw by 29th August 2024.
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