Senior Illustrator

Moniepoint; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Health insurance

Annual bonus

Job summary

Moniepoint is a fast-growing fintech laying emphasis on visual storytelling for its products. We seek an illustrator to join the UX, digital & creative team, translating briefs into original artwork that captivates our target audience and supports across product touchpoints.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in fine arts, design, or related field, 4–5 years of professional illustration experience, and a strong portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fine arts, design, visual arts, or a related field.
• At least 4-5 years of proven work experience as an Illustrator, Graphic Designer, or similar visual design role.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a diverse range of completed illustrations.
• Proven hands-on work experience using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Advanced drawing, painting, and digital artwork rendering skills.
• Deep expertise in image editing and design tools such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong conceptual thinking and artistic problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage time effectively, work under pressure, and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rough draft illustrations according to requirements and the company's specifications and needs.
• Create complete illustrations and refine design concepts using a wide range of colors, graphics, effects, and illustration software.
• Apply isometric techniques to add perspective to complex visual shapes.
• Ensure that all digital illustrations meet high quality and color standards.
• Brainstorm with the design team to come up with new creative ideas, patterns, visual styles, and concepts.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging design techniques, industry trends, and graphics software.

Skills

Creative thinking

Time management

Portfolio

Artistic problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in fine arts, design, visual arts, or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

CAD software

Job description

Ranked in 2024 by the Financial Times, Moniepoint is Africa's fastest growing fintech, trusted by over 10 million business and individual accounts, processing billions of Naira's in transactions monthly . Our mission is to enable financial happiness for every African, everywhere .

About this role:

We are looking for a talented Illustrator to create original pieces of artwork for Moniepoint products . You will work as part of our User Experience, digital & creative team , interpreting complex briefs and developing inspiring artwork that will attract our target audience . You will be responsible for formulating concepts and rendering draft illustrations from written w ords, models, sketched ideas, and from your imagination . Ultimately, we are hiring a creative individual who can turn concepts into artistic marketable images .

Responsibilities:

Prepare rough draft illustrations according to requirements and the company's specifications and needs .

Create complete illustrations and refine design concepts using a wide range of colors, graphics, effects, and illustration software .

Apply isometric techniques to add perspective to complex visual shapes .

Ensure that all digital illustrations meet high quality and color standards .

Brainstorm with the design team to come up with new creative ideas, patterns, visual styles, and concepts .

Stay up-to-date with emerging design techniques, industry trends, and graphics software .

Experience & Background:

Bachelor's degree in fine arts, design, visual arts, or a related field .

At least 4-5 years of proven work experience as an Illustrator, Graphic Designer, or similar visual design role .

A strong portfolio demonstrating a diverse range of completed illustrations .

Proven hands-on work experience using computer-aided design (CAD) software .

Advanced drawing, painting, and digital artwork rendering skills .

Deep expertise in image editing and design tools such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop .

Strong conceptual thinking and artistic problem-solving abilities .

Ability to manage time effectively, work under pressure, and meet strict deadlines .

What Success Looks Like in This Role:

Consistently transforming abstract product ideas into engaging, marketable visual assets across touchpoints .

High brand aesthetic consistency and technical alignment across all digital art and user experiences .

Active creative collaboration with design teams to co ntinually elevate Moniepoint's visual language and illustration standards .

Reliable and on-time delivery of high-quality illustrations that satisfy complex cross-functional briefs .

Why Join Us?

• Cultur e: We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member . We’ve built a company where all opinions carry weight and wher e all voices are heard . We value and respect each other and always look out for one another . Above all, we are human .
• Learning: We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks .
• Compensation: You'll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, annual bonus, plus other benefits .