UX Designer

Cape Town FULL TIME R25,000 - R40,000 / Month
(R300,000 - R480,000 / Year)

Job Description

As a UX Designer at Creative Solutions Co., you'll play a pivotal role in crafting exceptional user experiences. Your expertise will be instrumental in designing user-friendly interfaces and improving user engagement across our platforms. The role requires a collaborative mindset, allowing you to work closely with researchers, UI designers, and developers to transform ideas into effective designs.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze competitor products and market trends to inform design decisions.
  • Create interactive prototypes to visualize design concepts.
  • Document design processes, workflows, and decisions.
  • Communicate design rationale to team and stakeholders.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.
  • Support accessibility standards in all design work.
  • Create visual designs that align with brand guidelines.
  • Facilitate workshops to align team vision and direction.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
  • Contribute to the overall product strategy and direction.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field
  • Relevant UX-related certifications are advantageous
Experience
  • 3+ years of design experience, particularly in the UX field
Technical Skills
  • Wireframing Tools
  • User-Centered Design Principles
Soft Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
Certifications
  • Interaction Design Foundation UX Certificate
  • Certified Usability Analyst (CUA)
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Familiarity with front-end development: Experience collaborating with developers on implementation, specifically with HTML/CSS and JavaScript.
  • Expertise in conducting focus groups: Experience in leading group user testing and feedback sessions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness package.
  • Work-life balance initiatives.
  • Funding for educational courses and workshops.
  • Generous PTO and sick leave.
  • Employee recognition programs.

Company Culture

  • Continuous Learning: We value continuous learning and offer resources for all team members to expand their skillsets.
  • Fun Environment: We strive to make work enjoyable, hosting social and professional development events throughout the year.
  • Employee Empowerment: We empower voices across the company, encouraging everyone to contribute and lead.
Status: Open