UI/UX Designer

Job Description

Join our team in Durban as a UI/UX Designer, where you will focus on elevating the user experience for our digital products. You will engage in the entire design process, from conceptualizing ideas to prototyping and user testing. Your creativity and critical thinking skills will play a pivotal role in creating functional and visually appealing experiences that resonate with users.

Responsibilities

• Utilize design thinking principles to approach design challenges.
• Create user flows and journey maps to identify pain points.
• Iterate on designs based on stakeholder feedback and usability testing.
• Assist in the development of design systems and component libraries.
• Support the training of junior designers in best practices.
• Encourage a user-centered design mindset throughout the organization.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in interactive design

Technical Skills

• HTML/CSS
• User Research Techniques

Soft Skills

• Teamwork
• Adaptability

Certifications

• UX Certification from Nielsen Norman Group
• Certified UX Designer

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies: Experience working within Agile development frameworks.
• Background in Frontend Development: Basic understanding of frontend coding languages to enhance collaboration with developers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical aid and wellness programs
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Work-from-home flexibility
• Personal and professional development opportunities

Company Culture

• Team Spirit: Collaboration and teamwork are essential to our success.
• Empowerment: We empower our employees to take ownership of their roles and be leaders.
• Work-Life Balance: A healthy work-life balance is encouraged for all employees.