About the position
ENVIRONMENT:
Join a development firm dedicated to pioneering innovative agricultural technologies, where intricate design intersects with inventive creativity. They are currently seeking a Product UI/UX Designer to contribute to their UI/UX initiatives in collaboration with their Product Development teams. As the primary designer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping user experiences and crafting engaging user interfaces across their product range. Working closely with product leaders and stakeholders, and leveraging comprehensive user research and strategic information architecture, you'll lead the design and development of their platform and products to ensure an exceptional user experience. If you hold a 3-year Degree/Diploma in fields such as Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Information Systems/Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction, or related disciplines, we encourage you to apply.
REQUIREMENTS:
Formal Qualifications:
- Matric is essential.
- 3-year Degree/Diploma in one or more of these disciplines:
- Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Information Systems / Informatics, Human Computer Interaction or other related fields.
- Certified Usability Analyst (CUA) or similar certification would be desirable, but not required.
- Minimum of 3 years industry experience essential in the following:
- User-centred design, interaction design, information architecture, or similar.
- Incorporate market analysis, customer feedback, site metrics, and usability findings into designs.
- User Research Techniques and disciplines such as usability testing and contextual
- inquiries.
- User interface and visual design. Wireframes and Prototyping of user interfaces (using tools such as Figma [preferred], Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision, Zeplin, Miro)
- Knowledge of technologies such as Tailwind, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL and Flutter.
Knowledge, Competencies and Skills: -
User Experience Strategy and Execution:
- Execute on overall User Experience strategy and obtain organisational buy-in
- Drive delivery of products to achieve User Experience across business objectives.
UX and UI Design:
- Follow the user-centred design approach in designing journeys across all digital product verticals.
- Execute all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off with a mobile-first focus.
- Establish and promote visual design guidelines, best practices and standards within a broader cross functional team.
- Collaborate with the team and work directly with product managers and developers to implement final design.
User Testing and Research:
- Conduct user testing on new and existing journeys.
- Understand the company’s customers’ needs through interviews and other research techniques.
- Use these insights to validate product concepts and inform design decisions.
Channel Strategy:
- Design and ideate the future state of all digital platform channels with a multi-user persona approach
- Conduct competitor reviews and research to inform strategy
Performance Tracking & Improvement:
- Use these insights to inform design improvements.
Job Related Experience: -
- Experience working in a collaborative team and working directly with developers for implementation of designs.
- Proven UI/UX Design experience through a comprehensive portfolio.
- Abreast with latest UI/UX trends, techniques, and technologies.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Excellent communication (presentation and interpersonal skills)
While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
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