The role falls into two areas of responsibility.
The look and feel of the product:
- Customer analysis
- Design research
- Branding and graphic development
- User guides and storylines
- UI prototyping
- Interactivity and animation
- Adaptation to all device screen sizes
- Implementation with developer
- Define and deliver all visual design for our mobile apps and web interface, from concept, to prototyping, iteration of ideas, to contributing to outcomes for the development team
- Establish, promote and maintain design guidelines, best practices and standards
- Collaborate with the product manager and developers in your team to define and implement solutions for the product, focusing on visuals and usability
- Conceptualise ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to processes that are often complex and interdependent
- Create sketches, wireframes, storyboards, prototypes, user flows and process flows to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas
- Share designs to peers and stakeholders
- Conduct user research and evaluate user feedback
- 4-7 years experience as a UI Designer
- Demonstrable UI design skills with a strong portfolio
- Solid experience in creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows and process flows
- Strong visual design skills and proficiency in wireframing tools
- Ability to effectively communicate your designs and sell your solutions to stakeholders
- Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively
- Up-to-date with the latest UI trends, techniques, and technologies
- Experience working in an Agile development process
- Ability to work with a cross-functional team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Being part of a team that has a measurable and direct impact on Skynamos success across the globe
- A challenging and fun working environment that prioritises learning and development as well as action
- A comfortable WFH policy and equally comfortable office in Stellenbosch that offers in-house barista, daily lunches, and Team Fortress gaming with colleagues