Ux Designer Iii

Capitec; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Stellenbosch is seeking an experienced User Experience Designer with 4-5 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UX methodologies, project management, and proficiency in tools like Figma. This role focuses on the development and integration of UX standards to enhance product delivery. An advantageous background in the financial sector is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years' experience in User Experience design.
• Strong creative background to support UX methodologies.
• Experience in leading projects from beginning to end.
• Proven experience in conducting user research and translating findings into UX requirements.
• Strong usability testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply deep subject matter expertise to influence UX standards development.
• Assume decision-making authority for the end-to-end delivery of complex UX solutions.

Skills

Decision making skills

Project Management Skills (Methodology Specific)

Communications Skills

Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills

Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Design

Bachelor's Degree in Design

Tools

Figma

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Purpose Statement

To apply deep subject matter expertise to influence the development and integration of UX standards into the product development life cycle. To work independently and assume decision‑making authority and ownership of the successful end‑to‑end delivery (development, implementation, evaluation and enhancement) of complex UX solutions, in line with the business, product and UX strategies, as well as brand fundamentals.

Education (Minimum)

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Design

Education (Ideal or Preferred)

• Bachelor's Degree in Design

Knowledge and Experience (Minimum)

• 4‑5 years' experience in User Experience design.
• Strong creative background to support UX methodologies.
• Experience in leading projects from beginning to end.
• Experience reporting to, presenting and engaging with Product Owners and Heads.
• Proven experience in conducting user research, interviews, surveys and usability studies, and translating findings into UX requirements.
• Strong experience in translating feature requirements into visual designs across platforms.
• Strong usability testing experience.
• Proven experience in using UX tools.
• Experience in championing design thinking for a wide range of products.

Knowledge and Experience (Ideal)

• Experience in the financial sector would be advantageous.
• Creative background to support UX methodologies would be advantageous.
• Experience or background in analytics would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in Figma.

Knowledge (Minimum)

• Excellent knowledge of User Experience design, principles, best practices and trends.
• Expert knowledge of UX design principles and techniques.
• Expert knowledge of design techniques (e.g., prototyping).
• Expert understanding of visual elements (layout, type, and fonts).
• Expert understanding of how best to employ these tools, techniques and principles in designs.
• Agile project management principles.

Knowledge (Ideal)

• Knowledge of psychology, anthropology, and/or behavioural science (as it pertains to CX/UX principles).
• Knowledge of analytics and data.

Skills

• Decision making skills
• Project Management Skills (Methodology Specific)
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)

Additional Information

• Clear criminal and credit record
• Capitec is committed to diversity; applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.