Illustrator

About us

Ranked in 2024 by the Financial Times, Moniepoint is Africa’s fastest growing fintech, trusted by over 10 million business and individual accounts , processing billions of Naira’s in transactions monthly . Our mission is to enable financial happiness for every African, everywhere .

About this role

We are looking for a talented Illustrator to create original pieces of artwork for Moniepoint products . You will work as part of our User Experience, digital & creative team , interpreting complex briefs and developing inspiring artwork that will attract our target audience . You will be responsible for formulating concepts and rendering draft illustrations from written w ords, models, sketched ideas, and from your imagination . Ultimately, we are hiring a creative individual who can turn concepts into artistic marketable images .

Responsibilities

• Prepare rough draft illustrations according to requirements and the company’s specifications and needs .
• Create complete illustrations and refine design concepts using a wide range of colors, graphics, effects, and illustration software .
• Apply isometric techniques to add perspective to complex visual shapes .
• Ensure that all digital illustrations meet high quality and color standards .
• Brainstorm with the design team to come up with new creative ideas, patterns, visual styles, and concepts .
• Stay up-to-date with emerging design techniques, industry trends, and graphics software .

Experience & Background

• Bachelor's degree in fine arts, design, visual arts, or a related field .
• At least 4-5 years of proven work experience as an Illustrator, Graphic Designer, or similar visual design role .
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a diverse range of completed illustrations .
• Proven hands-on work experience using computer-aided design (CAD) software .

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced drawing, painting, and digital artwork rendering skills .
• Deep expertise in image editing and design tools such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop .
• Strong conceptual thinking and artistic problem-solving abilities .
• Ability to manage time effectively, work under pressure, and meet strict deadlines .

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Consistently transforming abstract product ideas into engaging, marketable visual assets across touchpoints .
• High brand aesthetic consistency and technical alignment across all digital art and user experiences .
• Active creative collaboration with design teams to co ntinually elevate Moniepoint's visual language and illustration standards .
• Reliable and on-time delivery of high-quality illustrations that satisfy complex cross-functional briefs .

Why Join Us?

• Cultur e: We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member . We’ve built a company where all opinions carry weight and wher e all voices are heard . We value and respect each other and always look out for one another . Above all, we are human .
• Learning: We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks .
• Compensation: You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, annual bonus, plus other benefits .