User Interface Designer

We are looking for a UI Designer to work in a cross functional team with our developers to collaborate on how to make our user interface as intuitive as possible. This isnt a make it pretty role. We rely on our UI Designers to provide as much input into the strategic thinking behind Skynamo as our product managers and developers.

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

Responsiveness and interactivity:

• UI prototyping
• Interactivity and animation
• Adaptation to all device screen sizes
• Implementation with developer

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

What else you need

• 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

What you can expect from Skynamo

• 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