Product Designer (HK)

Kowloon, Hong Kong
Permanent
Full-time

16 days ago
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We at Kody, an exciting UK based fintech start-up, are on the lookout for a Product Designer to join our growing team in Hong Kong.We're passionate about transforming payment solutions for brick-and-mortar establishments, particularly in the hospitality industry, through our innovative mobile point-of-sale platform and payments aggregator. With fresh funding from top-tier tech investors and leading hospitality brands, we're ready to embark on an exciting growth journey.As a Product Designer at Kody, you'll be the voice for our merchants, their teams, customers, and our internal users, all while prioritising human-centered design. From conceptualisation to implementation, you’ll develop user-friendly solutions that smooth out any bumps and enhance the overall experience, guided by data and research.The location of this job is in Hong Kong. The role will be hybrid, but we will expect you top come to our office a few times a week to work with our local tech team.About the teamYou'll be teaming up closely with our HK and UK Product Team, who're busy shaping our design team to enhance all our product work streams. Get ready to jump into an exciting product squad setup, where you'll play a vital role in everything Kody, from payments and banking to loyalty and onboarding.About the role

Conduct the necessary research and analysis to become an expert in the relevant domain and customer segment.
Take full ownership of the product specification, information architecture, user flows and user experience of the project you’re working on.
Validate and iterate your design and usability hypotheses by building rapid UX prototypes and testing to ensure the project prioritises and delivers against their needs.
Deliver the corresponding UI visual designs, transitions and animations to a ‘best-in-class’ standard.
Liaise with the engineering teams to support the development process, review builds and ensure the final product meets your design expectations.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of design practice, process and tooling including the design system.
Build a relationship with our sales and customer success teams to ensure their product marketing needs are met relating to new releases that you’ve worked on.

Your applicationWe'd love to see your portfolio, so please include at least 2 case studies that highlight your contributions to the projects and the outcomes achieved. Along with that, a short cover letter explaining your interest in joining Kody and why you believe you’d be a great fit for this role.If you move forward in the process, you’ll have a friendly 30-minute introductory call. Next, you'll tackle a brief design task and present your work to us. Lastly, we’ll have a conversation with some key stakeholders you'll be working alongside.If for any reason you’re not selected at this stage, we will do our best to provide feedback upon request, although we may not be able to guarantee it due to the number of applications we receive.Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you!RequirementsYou must have

2+ years of experience in product or commercial UX/UI design.
Proficiency in Figma for creating high-fidelity designs and prototypes.
A human-centered design approach and a knack for research.
Strong communication skills to explain your design choices.
Adaptability in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Ability to work autonomously and seek help when needed.
Passion for design and a hunger for learning and growth.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Bonus Points If You Have

Experience in B2B/B2B2C environments.
Cross-platform design skills (iOS, Android, Web).
Experience designing in Webflow.
Knowledge of payments or financial products.
Familiarity with design systems.
Experience conducting and synthesising user tests.
Skills in data analytics and accessibility practices.
Interest in emerging technologies.
Multilingual (we are launching products across Asia and Europe).

BenefitsKody package

Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Employer contributions to your pension
Regular team socials and events
New office space in Admiralty
Enhanced parental leave

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