Stitch  is a payments infrastructure company on a mission to make it easier for enterprise businesses to connect to the financial system and build better experiences for their customers. We are expanding the team to enable Stitch to broaden our product offering and extend our geographical footprint. About WigWag: WigWag is an early-stage startup within the Stitch group that leverages Stitch's technical infrastructure to make payments easy for entrepreneurs and startups. As a challenger in the payments space, we compete with incumbent players and strive to provide a better user experience through great products, tech and support. Job Description: We are seeking a Product Designer and Manager to join our growing team. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience and functionality of our payment solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, growth, and customer support to define, design, and deliver best-in-class products that meet the needs of our users and drive business growth. Responsibilities: Product Design: Lead the end-to-end design process from ideation to execution, including conceptualization, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design. Product management: Define product specifications that will guide tech specs and engineering builds as well as inform other areas of the business, like Support and Growth, on the new solution. You would also work closely with engineering team members to ensure timely delivery of product features and enhancements. User Research: Conduct user research to gain insights into user behaviors, needs, and pain points. Use research findings to inform product decisions and design solutions that address user needs. UI/UX Design: Create intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces that enhance user satisfaction and engagement. Ensure consistency and coherence across all product touchpoints. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, growth, and customer support to align product strategies and priorities. Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. Testing and Iteration: Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to iterate and improve product designs. Continuously monitor key performance metrics and user feedback to identify opportunities for optimization. Stay Updated: Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product design and management. Apply new insights and learnings to drive innovation and improvement. Requirements: Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in product design and management in the fintech or payments industry. Ideally small to medium business payments. Design Skills: Proficiency in design tools such as Figma. Strong understanding of UI/UX design principles and best practices. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to use data and metrics to inform product decisions and measure success. Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts to cross-functional teams. Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment. Willingness to take on new challenges and adapt to changing priorities. We recognise and value the importance of enabling remote work and maintaining a globally distributed workforce. We cater to equitable employee experiences for both in-office and remote team members. We remain conscientious about ensuring a level playing field, especially around team events, business meeting practices, and office-driven benefits. While we facilitate remote work, we also see the value in bringing the full team together in person from time to time. We believe in the power of ownership. That's why every team member becomes a part-owner of Stitch. Our employee stock ownership plan ensures that when the company thrives, you do too. Taking time off from work is critical to ensure that you can take necessary breaks and have time for important life events outside of work. It also helps you manage your energy better. In line with this, we provide a generous annual leave policy, along with supportive family responsibility, parental, study, and long-tenure sabbatical leave options, designed to accommodate the diverse needs of our team. We are committed to the professional growth of our team. Each year, we allocate $3,000 per team member for learning and development, supporting a culture of continuous improvement and skill enhancement. Recognising the importance of health and well-being, we contribute to health insurance for all team members and provide group health insurance schemes in certain jurisdictions. To ensure our team has the tools they need, new members receive a brand-new Mac laptop along with the necessary peripheral equipment upon joining Stitch. Employee Assistance Programmes We care about the well-being of our team. Our Employee Assistance Programmes provide you with the necessary resources and support to not only excel in your job but also to thrive in your personal life. Whether it's counselling, advice, or support services, we're here to help every step of the way. Other notable benefits and perks Celebrations for important life and work milestones Daily team lunches in the Cape Town office Annual work retreats New starter dinners Frequent team and company events Compliance with POPIA Our processing of your Personal Information is subject to, and in compliance with, the provisions of POPIA. 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