UX Designer - RealFi

Who are we?

IOHK, is a technology company focused on Blockchain research and development. We are renowned for our scientific approach to blockchain development, emphasizing peer-reviewed research and formal methods to ensure security, scalability, and sustainability. Our projects include decentralized finance (DeFi), governance, and identity management, aiming to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain technology globally.

We invest in the unknown, applying our curiosity and desire for positive change to everything we do. By fueling creativity, innovation, and progress within our teams, our products and services are designed for people to be fearless, to be changemakers.

About RealFi:

RealFi is on a mission to unlock capital to drive investment into underserved communities in emerging markets. RealFi is combining traditional finance with technological innovation  to make borrowing and lending services more transparent, efficient, and available to a broader population. The venture aims to build investment capabilities and a marketplace to syndicate debt globally in a fully compliant manner. While the initial focus is on Africa, RealFi has global applicability and ambitions.

What the role involves:

As a UX Designer, you will help support the efforts to design a debt management platform for the venture. As a key member of the Product Team, you will work with the CPO of RealFi and the Head of Engineering to create functional and appealing features that create value for the investors and our internal credit analytics team. 

• Conduct user research, create personas, and map user journeys to deeply understand user needs and behaviors.
• Collaborate with the Product Team to gather, assess, and integrate user feedback and data into the design process.
• Develop and iterate wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to visualize ideas and ensure usability.
• Translate complex requirements into intuitive designs using Figma, Sketch, and other design tools.
• Work closely with the engineering team to ensure technical feasibility and accurate implementation of designs.
• Conduct usability tests, analyze feedback, and refine designs to enhance the user experience continually.
• Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and the credit analytics team to align designs with business goals and enhance the platform’s value.
• Ensure consistency by creating and maintaining design systems, templates, and UI components that align with RealFi’s brand.

Requirements

Who you are:

• BSc/BA in Design, Computer Science, or relevant field.
• 5+ years of professional experience as a UX Designer.
• Expert knowledge of Figma, Sketch, and other industry-standard design tools.
• Able to conduct user research, personas, and journey mapping to understand user needs using user-centered design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating an eye for typography, color, layouts, and a great understanding of design systems.
• Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams (developers, product managers, and other stakeholders).
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and prioritize deadlines.
• Ability to think critically and solve complex user experience problems.

Are you an IOGer?

Do you find yourself questioning the status quo? Do you tinker with ideas and long to turn those ideas into solutions? Are you able to spark thoughtful debates, bringing out the inquisitiveness in others? Does the promise of continuously growing excite you? Then get ready to reimagine everything you thought wasn’t possible because that’s what it means to be an IOGer - we don’t set limits, we break them. 

Benefits

• Remote work
• Laptop reimbursement
• New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Competitive PTO 

At IOHK, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.