UI/UX Designer at Adapt IT

About the position

Introduction

As a UI / UX Engineer you will be responsible for developing attractive, user-friendly applications to cater to our clients’ needs and support our customer base. In this role, you will meet with the design team to discuss application features and create application mock-ups.

Description
Primary Responsibilities for the Role

Design User Interface Elements

• •         Collect and examine the needs of the user.
• •         Researching similar application designs and user interface modules.
• •         Design user interface elements menus, widgets, tabs, etc.
• •         Update web applications in line with user trends.
• •         Plan and develop new visual designs for computers, smartphones, and digital products.
• •         Illustrate the functions of the website and develop UI mock-ups and prototypes.
• •         Review and edit the mock-ups according to the client's feedback.

 

Design Quality Usable User Interfaces

•         Meeting with the design team to discuss application features and design ideas.

•         Presenting updated front-end designs for final sign-off.

•         Consult software development engineers and product designers regarding the product.

•         Use sitemaps, process flowcharts, and storyboards for illustration and depiction of designs.

•         Present your designs to the development team and all the stakeholders.

•         Follow and / or set the Adapt IT Education standards concerning style, colour schemes, and fonts, etc.

 

Respond to Customers and Market demands 

•         Build and maintain relationships with Customers and Business Development to understand and anticipate customer needs and market demands.

•         Provide input and work closely with Business Development and Product Owners to contribute towards the delivery of change requests and impact assessments.

 

Testing and Verification

•         Conduct user tests of developed applications to evaluate user experience.

•         Ensure the solution is test friendly by creating effective mechanisms for test data, automated testing hooks and simulations.

•         Ensure reported defects are categorised by priority and fixed as appropriate.

•         Ensure the project management team is informed of potential risks stemming from defects.

 



Minimum Requirements
Key Competencies

Technical Skills

•         Ability to troubleshoot using HTML5 & CSS3 with web designers and web developers.

•         Working understanding of wireframe tools.

•         Strong communication skills and a team-building spirit.

•         Good time management skills.

•         Working knowledge of responsive and interactive designs.

•         Strong design thinking skills.

•         Exceptional attention to detail.

•         Understanding of requirements gathering.

•         Skilled in writing documentation.

•         Working knowledge and experience of various UI/UX analysis methodologies.

 

Sector Knowledge

•         Working knowledge of business processes used within the  tertiary education sector.

•         Working  knowledge of the ITS Integrator system functionality.

•         Working knowledge of applicable ITS Integrator technologies.

•         Strong communication / client interaction skills.

•         Working knowledge of feasibility studies and preparation of business cases.

 

Interpersonal interactions

•         Uses effective interpersonal and communication skills to gain acceptance of and commitment to plans, ideas and initiatives.

•         Shares important and relevant information.

•         Gains the cooperation, trust and support of others.

•         Seeks a win/win solution with the minimization of a compromise.

•         Communicates in a positive manner resulting in action. 

•         Focuses energy on finding solutions rather than blaming others.

•         Acknowledges others’ contributions.



Living the Values

• Ensuring compliance with all applicable policies, regulations, standards and governance requirements
• Treating all people fairly and consistently, and with dignity and respect
• Being ethical, honest and sensitive in all dealings
• Taking corrective action to address inappropriate decisions or actions

Leading Self

·       Taking ownership for own performance and decisions and their impact on the business.

·       Set and achieve goals, consistently complies with quality standards, and meets deadlines.

·       Demonstrating tenacity and resilience even when faced with obstacles

·       Demonstrate positivity, mental toughness and stability during stressful periods and periods of low activity.

·       Seeking opportunities for personal feedback, learning and development

·       Mature individual with high level of emotional intelligence with the ability/capacity to be aware of, control, and express emotions.

·       Handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.

·       Self-motivated, with the ability to motivate others.

·       Ability to work under pressure, independently and as part of a team.

·       Admit to errors and takes corrective action to avoid repetition.

·       Approach own work with dedication and a high sense of responsibility.

 



Qualification and Experience Requirements

•         An appropriate degree  or  diploma

•         2 – 5  years as a UX /UI Designer, UI Designer, UX Designer or a similar role.

•         Background of graphic designing projects related to web and mobile applications.

 

Desired Skills:

• UI/UX
• HTML5
• CSS3