SUMMARY:
We are a leading software design and development company committed to delivering innovative solutions to our clients. Our team consists of talented professionals that create impactful designs and handle multi-disciplinary web and app design projects. We are looking for an intermediate UX/UI Designer to join our internal design team, working on a variety of projects with a strong focus on user experience.
POSITION INFO:
Location: The position will be based in Centurion with a hybrid work policy.
Job Type: Full-Time
Company: Monkey and River
Experience Level: 2-4 Years
Role Overview:
As an Intermediate UX/UI Designer, you will play a key role in shaping the user experience and interface of various digital products. You’ll work across multiple projects, responsible for conducting the entire design process—from gathering requirements to delivering final designs to the development team. Your primary focus will be on UX design, though strong UI skills are essential. You’ll also be expected to conduct user testing and ensure that the final product aligns with both user needs and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct user research using various methodologies such as interviews, surveys, usability testing, and contextual inquiries.
- Conduct design projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with user and business goals.
- Create user personas, journey maps, and experience maps to guide the design process.
- Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to communicate design concepts effectively.
- Create high-fidelity UI designs, ensuring they are user-friendly, visually appealing, and aligned with the brand’s design language.
- Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless handoff and implementation of designs.
- Ensure the design process follows established best practices, from requirements gathering to dev handover.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in UX and UI design.
Requirements:- 2-4 years of industry experience in UX research, UX design, and UI design.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating experience in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design.
- Qualification in UX, Information Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or a related field (a university degree is not required but is advantageous).
- Ability to work on-site in Centurion at least 2 days per week.
- Proficiency in the design and prototyping tool Figma. Experience in Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar is unnecessary but beneficial.
- Experience in an online testing environment such as Useberry or Maze is advantageous, as well as experience in conducting user research and usability testing.
- Ability to manage a project from requirements gathering through to development handover independently.
- Strong understanding of UX principles, user-centred design, and interaction design.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present and justify design decisions to stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
What We Offer:- Competitive salary
- Medical Aid Benefits
- A hybrid working model (2 days in office, 3 days remote).
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A collaborative, accomodating and supportive work environment.
- The chance to work with a dynamic team on exciting diverse projects across industries.
How to Apply: If you are passionate about creating exceptional user experiences and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are a good fit for this role to and .
Application Deadline: 31 October 2024
We look forward to receiving your application and exploring the possibility of working together to create outstanding digital experiences for our clients.
Note: This job spec is intended to provide a broad overview of the role. It is not an exhaustive list of duties and qualifications required for the position.
