Senior Specialist : Product Designer UI / UX

A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design consultancy in Midrand is seeking a qualified professional with a strong background in user-centred design and interaction design. Candidates should have a degree or diploma in relevant fields such as Graphic Design or Information Systems along with at least 5 years of industry experience. The role involves applying user research techniques and prototyping skills using tools like Sketch and Adobe Creative Suite. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• 5 years of industry experience in user-centred design, interaction design, or similar.
• Knowledge of HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript is advantageous.
• 8 years of industry experience with short courses in relevant fields.

Skills

User-centred design

Interaction design

Information architecture

Usability testing

Prototyping

Market analysis

Education

3 year Degree / Diploma in relevant fields

Matric

Certified Usability Analyst (CUA)

Masters in Psychology, Social Sciences

Tools

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Axure

Zeplin

Job description

Must have technical / professional 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
  • Other related fields
• Certified Usability Analyst (CUA) or similar certification would be desirable, but not required.
• Masters in Psychology, Social Sciences advantageous
• Minimum of 5 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 Sketch [preferred], Axure, Adobe Creative Suite, Zeplin)
  • Knowledge of technologies such as HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, and mobile app operating systems would be advantageous.

OR

• Matric is essential
• Short courses in one of the following disciplines :
  • Interaction Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Industrial Design
  • Information Systems / Informatics
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Other related fields
• Certified Usability Analyst (CUA) or similar certification would be desirable but not required.
• Minimum of 8 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 Sketch [preferred], Axure, Adobe Creative Suite, Zeplin)
  • Knowledge of technologies such as HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, and mobile app operating systems would be advantageous.