Lead Product Designer
UpworkFull Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates should possess at least 5 years of professional UX/UI design experience in a fast-paced tech environment and experience working with Design Systems. They must also have experience with usability research, gathering requirements, and translating insights into design artifacts, with fluency in Figma being essential. A well-rounded portfolio showcasing work, aesthetics, design thinking processes, and deliverables is required.
The Senior Product Designer & Manager will create customer-centric experiences and user-friendly features by partnering with other Product Designers, product, and development teams. They will lead projects beyond the immediate roadmap, identify and validate user problems, and produce design assets including user flows, wireframes, comps, prototypes, and specifications. Additionally, they will lead a team of designers, encourage best practices, deliver against KPIs and customer needs, and coach the team on using the established design system and style guides.
Digital wallet and lending platform for underserved
Tala operates as a digital wallet and lending platform that focuses on providing financial services to individuals who are often overlooked by traditional banks. The platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to create a personalized financial experience for its users. Customers can access instant credit, transfer money easily, and pay bills all through a single app. Tala's unique data tools allow it to serve a diverse range of customers, including those without access to conventional banking. The company generates revenue through interest and fees on the credit it offers, as well as transaction fees for money transfers and bill payments. Operating in multiple countries across three continents, Tala adapts its services to different markets while aiming to enhance the financial well-being of its users by providing tailored credit lines and financial advice.