Freelance Product Designer

Company Description Superfan.ng is an edtech learning platform focused on African languages and cultural knowledge. The product is a gamified, quiz-first app that explores African proverbs, traditions, rites of passage, festivals, folklore, and customs. Designed for Africans and the diaspora, Superfan.ng aims to make learning engaging, culturally relevant, and accessible. The platform blends education and entertainment to deepen users’ understanding of African heritage while supporting language learning.
Role Description This is a full-time remote role for a Freelance Product Designer at Superfan.ng. The Product Designer will work closely with product, content, and engineering stakeholders to design user-centered experiences for the mobile and web app. Daily responsibilities include creating wireframes and high-fidelity visual designs, crafting interactive prototypes, and refining the product’s design system. The role involves conducting user research and usability testing, applying design thinking to solve complex product challenges, and iterating on features based on user feedback and data. The Product Designer will also collaborate on product roadmaps, ensure consistent brand expression across the platform, and deliver assets that are ready for implementation.
Qualifications
Strong Product Design skills, with experience translating user needs and business goals into intuitive digital products.
Proficiency in Visual Design, including layout, typography, color, and component design for mobile and web interfaces.
Applied Design Thinking skills to structure problems, generate ideas, and develop user-centered solutions.
Hands-on experience with User Research and UX Research, including interviews, surveys, usability testing, and synthesizing insights.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage time effectively, and communicate clearly with distributed teams.
Proficiency in modern design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD) and familiarity with design systems and basic interaction design.
Previous experience designing consumer-facing or edtech products; familiarity with African cultures or languages is a strong plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience and portfolio demonstrating relevant work.

Work arrangement
Yes