Head of Creative, Kuda
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Free mobile bank for Nigerians
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Free mobile bank for Nigerians
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To give all Africans on the continent access to banking services at prices they can afford.
Role
Who you are
- 7–8 years of experience in creative leadership, preferably in fintech or tech-focused industries
- Proven experience leading and managing creative teams
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, visual identity, and integrated campaigns
- Hands-on understanding of design and creative processes, with proficiency in key creative tools
- Strategic thinker with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in translating business goals into compelling creative solutions
- Fintech experience is advantageous
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a Head of Creative to lead Kuda’s rebrand and make it shine across everything we do
- You’ll help position Kuda for the future while making sure we stay relatable, bold, and unmistakably Kuda
- This is a hands-on leadership role - you’ll be shaping strategy, inspiring a talented creative team, and rolling up your sleeves to bring big ideas to life
- Lead the rebranding of Kuda alongside our agency partner and implement it consistently across all channels and touchpoints
- Develop and oversee a cohesive creative strategy that aligns with business goals and resonates with target audiences
- Manage, mentor, and inspire the creative team to deliver high-quality, innovative work
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, and Customer Experience teams to ensure brand consistency and impact
- Define and maintain visual and verbal brand guidelines
- Drive the development of creative campaigns, and experiences that enhance brand perception and engagement
- Monitor creative performance and provide insights to optimize campaigns and brand initiatives
- Stay ahead of trends in fintech, design, and brand experience to ensure Kuda remains a market leader
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Kuda, which provides free mobile-first banking services for Nigerians, is one of the most high profile African neobanks in a fast-growing field.
On the African continent, almost half of adults remain without a bank, but most adults own a smartphone, meaning there’s huge potential for easy, mobile first financial services. In Nigeria, where Kuda initially focused its operations (it has now expanded to the UK), a median age of around 19 years also indicates that the neobanking market is ripe for mainstream adoption.
It’s also telling that Kuda’s lead investor was Valar, which also invested heavily in major disruptor banks N26 and Wise. Indeed, that this was Valar’s first investment in an African startup highlights its prospect for further growth.
The company has big plans for the future with an intention to launch in new markets, with further products, all the while maintaining its focus on the African diaspora.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
16% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jul 2024
$15m
LATE VC
Aug 2021
$55m
SERIES B
Total funding: $106.6m
Company benefits
- A great and upbeat work environment populated by a multinational team
- Career development & growth opportunities
- A great work life balance
- Remote working option for certain roles
Company HQ
Finsbury, London, UK
Leadership
Babs Ogundeyi
(Co-Founder & CEO)Fomer PwC Engagement Manager, and former Special Adviser to the Governor on Finance in the Oyo State Goverment. Founded and sold car classifieds magazine Motortrader Nigeria to a major national newspaper.
Musty Mustapha
(Co-Founder & CTO)Prior to co-founding Kuta, was a Senior Software Development Engineer at Standard Bank Investment Corporation, and a Business Solutions Developer at both Keystone Banks and First Bank of Nigeria.
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