GQS GmbH is hiring a Senior Product Designer

Our Vision We're transforming Africa into a digital financial ecosystem. In 2017, more than half of Sub-Saharan Africa's population lacked banking access. This stems from prohibitive fees, distant branches, and limited card acceptance. Consequently, individuals store savings unsafely, small business owners face predatory lending, and parents spend excessive time processing cash transactions. We're revolutionizing financial accessibility by developing seamless, cost-free, universally accepted services. Even in challenging infrastructure environments, Wave enables reliable money transfers. After launching a mobile platform in Senegal for comprehensive financial transactions in 2017, we've expanded to millions of users across 9 countries with rapid growth. Our objective is pioneering Africa's cashless transformation, and we need your expertise... How You'll Contribute Wave is currently Senegal's largest financial institution, serving over 7 million users. We're expanding our product design team and seeking an experienced mobile designer to develop exceptional iOS and Android applications. You'll help make financial services more accessible and inclusive for millions by collaborating with product managers, researchers, and engineers! In this role you'll: - Collaborate comprehensively with cross-functional teams throughout feature development - Generate high-quality design prototypes using Figma - Develop user research strategies - Enhance Wave's design system - Directly engage with customer perspectives - Articulate design rationales - Iterate visual and experiential concepts Key Position Details - Fully remote role with geographic flexibility - Annual travel coverage to African operating markets - Competitive compensation with transparent calculation - Salary up to $216,900 USD plus equity package - Comprehensive benefits including: - Subsidized healthcare - Extended parental leave - Flexible vacation policy - Charitable donation matching Ideal Candidate Requirements - Native English proficiency - Minimum 8 years comprehensive product design experience - Superior visual and interaction design capabilities - Meticulous design precision - Strong illustration and animation skills - Rapid, high-quality design delivery - Action-oriented problem solving - Advanced communication abilities - Complex interaction design expertise - Customer behavior understanding Preferred Characteristics - Exceptional project management skills - Rapid conceptual iteration - Systematic design thinking - Edge case anticipation - Collaborative approach - Multilingual capability (French beneficial) Our Team - Expansive presence across multiple African nations - Mission-driven organizational culture - Employee autonomy emphasis - Backed by premier global investors - Recognized by Y Combinator Application Process Submit comprehensive application materials including English resume and motivational letter. We value diversity and encourage inclusive participation. #LI-MM1