Junior Illustrator

About Kredete

Kredete is a financial technology platform designed to help African immigrants build credit and send money instantly to over 30 African countries - amongst other product offerings. Using Stablecoins and modern payment systems, we make it easy and affordable for businesses to move money across borders. Our mission is to provide accessible, secure, and low-cost financial solutions that improve cash flow and support financial growth for individuals and businesses.

We’ve built a product customers love and a business that scales fast. Kredete operates in 3 global offices (New York, Lagos and Riga, Latvia), and is backed by world-class investors. Our teams are shipping payment systems built to run faster and we are expanding across new product lines and markets.

At Kredete you’ll join a company in motion—ambitious, profitable, inclusive and product-driven—where impact is visible, decisions are fast, and growth is real. We believe in customer obsession, continuous learning, and delivering extraordinary outcomes. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment where curiosity, trust, and impact matter, you'll fit right in.

About The Role:

We are looking for a Junior Illustrator to create custom illustrations, character systems, and brand assets that bring our products and campaigns to life. Knowledge of brand design is essential to ensure all visuals align with Kredete’s identity.

What You Will Do:

• Create custom illustrations and designs for campaigns, product storytelling, and social media
• Develop character sets and visual systems for branding purposes
• Collaborate with the brand team to ensure illustrations follow brand guidelines
• Produce illustration assets for motion designers when animations are needed
• Participate in creative brainstorming and contribute visual ideas

Who You Are:

• Strong illustration skills and portfolio showcasing brand-aligned work
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar tools
• Understanding of brand identity and visual storytelling
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with designers, motion designers, and marketing

Opportunity: At Kredete, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and all applicants seeking employment with us are strictly based on merit, competency and qualifications. We do not discriminate based on religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, marital or family status, disability or gender.

Data Protection: By applying to this role, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data by Kredete for the purposes of assessing your suitability for the advertised position. All personal data will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

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