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Design Team Lead

Crand Technologies LTD is hiring!

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About Crand Technologies

Crand Technologies is a beacon of innovation, dedicated to elevating tech ventures in Africa and beyond. Our focus is on fostering growth and offering mentorship to a diverse range of tech projects.

Our flagship, Dtunes, is at the vanguard of redefining the digital currency landscape with a user-friendly platform that makes digital assets accessible, practical, and engaging for everyone.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to become part of a vibrant, forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of digital finance and lifestyle products. As a Design Lead for Dtunes, you will have the chance to:

  • Lead the creative direction of a brand that merges fintech, lifestyle, and culture.

  • Work in an environment that values originality, collaboration, and design excellence.

  • Push the boundaries of graphic and motion design to deliver world-class visual experiences.

  • Enjoy a dynamic work culture that is both challenging and rewarding, with opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

  • Make a real impact by shaping the look, feel, and storytelling of a product that empowers millions.

What We Need From Candidates

  • A strong passion for design, creativity, and storytelling across digital channels.

  • A product-first designer, with strong expertise in UI/UX, design systems, wireframes, and prototypes.

  • Hands-on experience in graphic design and/or motion design to effectively oversee all creative outputs.

  • Proven leadership experience — mentoring and guiding designers, fostering collaboration, and raising creative standards.

  • Ability to balance usability with aesthetics, ensuring designs are both functional and visually compelling.

  • Strong storytelling and communication skills, capable of aligning design with business and engineering needs.

  • Strategic mindset with the ability to create a design roadmap that aligns with company objectives.

  • Proficiency with modern tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and other design tools.

  • A portfolio showcasing product design expertise, with supporting examples of graphic/motion design work.

Job Description

We are seeking a Product Design–oriented Design Lead to own and elevate the creative identity and user experience of Dtunes. This role is responsible for leading a team of product, graphic, and motion designers to deliver engaging, user-centric, and brand-consistent experiences across product and marketing touchpoints.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on product designer who can solve complex UX challenges, while also having the versatility to guide graphic and motion design initiatives that strengthen our brand identity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end product design process — from research, wireframing, and prototyping to final UI design and testing.

  • Develop and maintain a scalable design system for Dtunes.

  • Oversee the design and creative output of the team, covering product design, marketing visuals, and motion graphics.

  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Marketing to ensure design excellence across user experience and brand communication.

  • Mentor and inspire the design team to produce innovative, high-quality work.

  • Build processes that ensure efficiency, consistency, and scalability in design delivery.

  • Conduct usability tests and implement customer feedback loops to refine the product experience.

  • Stay on top of design trends, tools, and practices across product, graphic, and motion design.

Preferred Experience

  • 3+ years of design experience.

  • Proven portfolio showcasing strong product design work (UI/UX), plus examples of graphic or motion design.

  • Proficiency with Figma (for product design) and Adobe Creative Suite / After Effects (for visual/motion work).

  • Strong leadership, coaching, and collaboration skills.

  • Experience in fintech, SaaS, or consumer-facing apps is an advantage.

  • Passion for building products that are functional, intuitive, and visually compelling.

Recruitment Process

  1. Application Review – Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email.

  2. First Interview (Design/Technical) – Portfolio review and product design discussion with our design consultant.

  3. Second Interview (Leadership & Strategy) – Conversation with our executive team to evaluate leadership, vision, and cultural fit.

  4. Final Decision & Offer – Selected candidate will be contacted with an offer and start date.

Additional Information

  • Contract Type: Full-Time
  • Location: Lagos
  • Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience: > 3 years
  • Possible full remote
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