Product Designer

Port Elizabeth FULL TIME R30,000 - R35,000 / Month
(R360,000 - R420,000 / Year)

Job Description

Join us as a Product Designer where you will focus on user interface design and usability. You will work closely with our development and marketing teams to produce aesthetically pleasing, user-focused products. Strong portfolio and experience in wireframing and prototyping are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Provide mentorship and design guidance to junior designers.
  • Establish and promote design best practices within the team.
  • Define and iterate on user experience strategies for our products.
  • Lead user-centered design processes from ideation to implementation.
  • Optimize existing designs based on usability metrics.
  • Foster a culture of innovation in design within the organization.
  • Conduct design critiques with the team to enhance quality.
  • Collaborate with marketing to ensure cohesive brand experience.
  • Participate in workshops and training to further design capacities.
  • Actively engage in community design discussions through online platforms.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Design or related field
Experience
  • 3+ years of experience in product or UI/UX design
Technical Skills
  • Adobe XD
  • Figma
  • HTML/CSS
Soft Skills
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
Certifications
  • Certified UX Designer
  • Design Thinking Certificate
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience with accessibility standards: Familiarity with WCAG guidelines to ensure products are usable by everyone.
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies: Experience working in an Agile environment to enhance design process efficiency.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Flexible working hours
  • Opportunities for professional development

Company Culture

  • Creativity: We encourage creative problem-solving and innovative thinking.
  • Open Communication: Fostering a culture of open communication and respect in our team dynamics.
  • Empowerment: We empower our designers to take initiative and explore new ideas.
Status: Closed