UX/UI Digital Designer

Remuneration:	cost-to-company
Location:	Johannesburg
Job level:	Mid/Senior
Type:	Permanent
Company:	Ad Talent Africa

Who we are: We are a company operating within the financial services industry and have revolutionised the way wills and estates planning is done.

What we do: We are a culture of true entrepreneurship, constantly tweaking and innovating to ensure we remain South Africa’s #1 wills and estates specialists.

What we are looking for: We are seeking a talented and creative UI/UX and digital graphic designer to join our team.

What you will do:

Conduct research to obtain information about user needs and behaviours
Visualise designs by creating wireframes, user flows, mock-ups and prototypes
Conduct usability testing to iterate designs and A/B testing to evaluate user experience
Embrace ongoing learning to stay current with UX design trends
Create original graphic designs e.g. images, sketches and tables
Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders
Identify and troubleshoot UX problems e.g. responsiveness
Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback
Adhere to style standards on fonts, colours and image
An in-depth understanding of design and UX principles, including layout and colour theory
Experience creating user personas to explain a target audience
An understanding of users’ needs and emotions to inform design decisions
Information architecture skills to structure information intuitively
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to resolve issues with products and services
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with developers, product managers and other stakeholders

What you must have:

Bachelor's degree or another degree or certificate in UX design, information architecture, graphic design, human-computer interaction, interaction design, multimedia design, digital media or a related field
Five + years of experience in UX design
Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar (digital/multimedia) role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design projects
Proficiency in UI/UX design tools such as Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma, or InVision
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)
Excellent understanding of digital design principles and best practices for web and mobile platforms
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present and defend design decisions
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Experience working in agile development environments is a plus
Basic proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (to work with developers for design implementation)

Posted on 09 Jul 08:38, Closing date 8 Aug