About Lendsqr

At Lendsqr, we constantly contemplate on the possibility of providing every African with loan access precisely when it’s required. In developed countries, remarkable stories of success are often rooted in citizens having access to loans for things like education, first homes, credit cards, and even mobile phones.

Over the last few years, Lendsqr has been revolutionizing how everyone can get loans easily by helping lenders with the technology, data, and services they need to launch their digital lending at scale.

Top digital lenders like Kredi Bank, Urgent10k, Irorun, and even Sterling Bank now depend on Lendsqr to power their lending systems.

But we cannot do all these without committed and incredibly smart people who share the same passion and vision for Africa. We need you. Join us!

About the role

The Lendsqr Visual Designer will be responsible for shaping and maintaining the visual identity of our brand. This role involves creating compelling designs that enhance our social media presence, sales materials, and other content, ensuring consistency across all visual assets. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in brand design, visual design, illustration, and crafting designs that align with our brand values and effectively communicate our mission to diverse audiences. This role is essential in driving Lendsqr’s creative vision while ensuring designs resonate with our target audiences across platforms. Lendsqr is currently establishing itself in various countries. However, at the moment, whilst we work remotely, we are only able to hire employee residents in Nigeria to ensure effective employee management. Candidates must have a minimum CGPA of 2:1.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Lendsqr’s visual identity across all touchpoints.
Create high-quality visual assets for social media, sales materials, presentations, blogs, and more.
Design illustrations, infographics, and other graphic content to communicate complex ideas effectively.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and sales, to produce cohesive designs that meet business objectives.
Ensure brand consistency across all materials and campaigns.
Stay updated with design trends and adapt them to suit Lendsqr’s brand and audience.
Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of work experience in brand design, visual design, or similar roles.
Minimum of 2:1 in any degree.
Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma.
Strong illustration skills and experience creating visuals for both digital and print platforms.
A robust portfolio showcasing brand design, visual design, and illustration projects.
Video editing or motion design skills are a strong plus but not compulsory.

Competencies/Skills

Excellent design, typography, and color theory skills.
Ability to translate concepts into compelling visuals that align with brand objectives.
Attention to detail and ability to maintain quality under tight deadlines.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present and explain design concepts to stakeholders.
Creativity and adaptability to embrace new challenges and trends.

Compensation Structure

Base pay
Incentive pay
Data allowance
Other company benefits as defined by policy.

Job Overview

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Industry
Design & Creative

Experience

Qualification