Product Designer

About GowagrWith Gowagr, we're building a platform that allows people to trade the news, their opinions, and the outcomes of future events—think the stock market, but for topics everyone can relate to.Our thesis is simple: create a seamless, user-friendly experience that lets users transform their knowledge, skills, and information access into financial opportunities. Whether in politics, music, sports, or crypto, our users leverage their insights to participate in markets based on real-world outcomes.We also operate Squads Game: A daily fantasy sports app that lets casual and non-casual football fans wager on the stats of their favourite athlete, and win up to 100X their cash.Building cool things is challenging but incredibly fulfilling. We're looking for people who understand this and are ready to give it their best to build incredibly cool stuff.This is a hybrid role based in Lagos. You will be required to come in three days a week. Role OverviewWe’re looking for a sharp, intuitive Product Designer who thrives on turning complex ideas into beautiful, usable interfaces. You’re someone who sees design as both problem-solving and storytelling. You love creating interfaces that feel alive and visuals that feel effortless because they’re so well thought out.This role is for a designer who’s as comfortable mapping user journeys as they are obsessing over spacing and typography. You’ll work closely with product, engineering, marketing, and leadership to shape the look, feel, and experience of both Gowagr and Squads Game across mobile and web.This isn’t a narrow UI role. You’ll touch everything from core product design to brand-led design decisions and creative experimentation. If you’re a hands-on builder who cares deeply about design systems and building something culturally relevant, this is your playground.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign intuitive user journeys, wireframes, and high-fidelity interfaces for mobile and web.Collaborate with product and engineering to define, scope, and execute features.Conduct user research, usability testing, and synthesize feedback into actionable improvements.Create scalable UI systems, visual libraries, and reusable components in Figma.Own the end-to-end design process from discovery to launch (and iteration).Ensure brand consistency across platforms while pushing visual quality forward.Work closely with marketing to align product visuals with broader creative direction.Advocate for the user through accessibility, simplicity, and clarity in every touchpointHelp define and evolve our design culture, processes, and standards.Why You Should Join UsBe part of a team building something bold, different, and impactful from the ground up.Learn and grow quickly in a fast-paced, idea-driven environment.Medical insurance and wellness coverage.Sponsored personal growth initiatives and learning opportunities.Annual performance bonus and employee stock options.High creative freedom and room to experiment.Opportunity to shape an entirely new product category in Africa’s tech and finance ecosystem.Here’s what to expect once you apply:Shortlist: We review applications based on your experience, portfolio, and alignment with our style and values.Assessment: You’ll be given a short design task to get a sense of how you think and approach problems.Interview: A conversation with the product team to discuss your assessment, thought-process, and fit.How to ApplyIf this sounds like your kind of challenge, send a pitch to future@gowagr.app. Attach your resume, portfolio, or any relevant links, and use the subject line: "Product Designer - Lagos"We’ll reach out if your profile is a good fit.