Description:
Our client in the Technology sector is looking to employ an Intermediate UX/UI Designer to join their team in JHB.
The role is responsible for the end-to-end design process and own the customer experience from start to finish, tasked with the product experience, not only the delivery of a prototype. The role will enable the client’s vision by independently scoping a project and create tangible outcomes that positively impacts business, technology, and users.
The role will work alongside a team a highly experienced company designers, specializing in UX/UI design activities and reporting directly to the Head of Design. They are expected to work independently on multiple projects and professionally manage deliverables while at clients, running large scale projects with effective project and stakeholder management within the organization.
Requirements:
Matric/ Grade 12. Relevant design related degree from an accredited institution. 3 -5 years experience, ideally within the banking industry. Must be eager to learn. Able to work as a Consultant dealing with face to face with clients. Proven UX experience with a portfolio that demonstrates a design thinking approach to solutions for Android, iOS, web. Relevant UX-related qualification from an accredited institution (optional). i.e., IDF, HFI, Experience with user experience and visual interface design. Experience working on large design projects. Experience working as a design consultant at clients. Experience in working in startup agile teams. Ability to create clean, visually consistent designs. Experience with user centered design principles and practices, web/mobile standards, typography and color, and web/mobile usability standards. Knowledgeable in creating wireframes, visual mockups graphics, user workflows, and low and high-fidelity prototypes. In-depth knowledge of prototyping tools such as InVision and Adobe XD or Figma. Understanding and appreciation of standard user interface design concepts and processes. Experience testing websites and software on a variety of platforms including iOS and Android mobile and devices. Experience in the financial/insurance industry (advantageous). Valid driver’s license and own transport. Clear credit and criminal checks. South African Citizen or valid South African work permit.Duties and Responsibilities:
User and platform research on personas - Be involved in collating the information and insights from the research. Assist in finalizing pragmatic personas focusing on the external and internal user’s wants, needs and jobs to be done. Be involved in ideation design sessions and responsible for creating, presenting, and refining the...