UI/UX Product Designer

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced UI/UX Designer to lead the design of visual elements for web and mobile applications. You will work closely with Engineers and Developers to create engaging and user-friendly interfaces. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or Interactive Media, with a minimum of five years of relevant experience. Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Illustrator and InDesign is essential. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of UX principles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing user interfaces or product mockups.
• Strong ability to understand UX fundamentals and principles.
• Experience with usability testing and user research.

Responsibilities

• Design all visual elements in products including web pages and mobile apps.
• Create engaging user experiences that enhance overall usability.
• Provide technical direction to designers and developers.

Skills

Graphic Design

User Experience Design

Interactive Media

User Research

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Bachelor's degree in Interactive Media

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Dreamweaver

Job description

As a UI/UX Designer, you'll be responsible for the design of all visual elements in our products. This includes everything from wireframes to interactive web pages, mobile apps and print materials. You will work closely with Engineers and Developers to ensure that designs are implemented effectively across platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Graphic Design, Interactive Media or related field required
• Bachelors degree in design or related field required
• Demonstrated ability to understand UX fundamentals and principles, as well as the value of user research, including quantitative analysis and testing.
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging user experiences that improve the overall user experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience designing user interfaces and/or product mockups.

Requirements

• Plans and organizes the architecture and development of screens and input/output devices in a user interface (UI).
• Provides technical direction and feedback to designers, developers, and other team members on the design, usability, and appropriateness of interface elements.
• Prepares layouts Incorporates usability testing of the product into the design process
• Conducts research in usability and accessibility standards to ensure products meet global standards.
• Designs interactive interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Participates in development workflows by providing problem-solving skills during prototyping, end-to-end design work
• Develops and implements unique, creative, creative solutions to complex UX problems
• Designs visual elements in a vector drawing application such as Adobe Illustrator or Adobe InDesign, or HTML5 apps such as Adobe Dreamweaver.