We are in search of a Senior UI Designer with demonstrable skills in client centred
design, visual design, user interface, and client-side technologies. You will be
responsible for being hands-on in each project, providing guidance and direction to
junior designers along with a cross-functional team responsible for design
implementation into technology frameworks.
We seek the expertise of a Senior UI Designer that has the ability to lead, having
championed how to navigate their way through complex project requirements that
involved creating interactive experiences. You will be responsible for developing
creative solutions for web interfaces, mobile applications and digital marketing
collateral.
The Senior UI Designer will be responsible for guiding and working hands-on with a
multi-disciplinary project, design, development and marketing team. They will be
responsible for the full life cycle from ideation to the implementation of designs. Strong
visual design acumen along with expansive knowledge in user interface, client-side
technologies, and user experience, will be critical for generating positive results.
The Senior UI Designer will also:
• Work closely with the Creative Director to ensure client expectations for the
project are exceeded
• Work in collaboration with designers, engineers & the marketing team
• Maintain strong quality standards at each step along with project progress
• Work on projects from across industry verticals and locations
• Create design systems, guidelines and digital brand manuals
• Recognize and utilize storytelling opportunities for each project
• Direct others when required including designers, video makers, photographers,
illustrators to deliver unique project narratives
• Collaborate with designers, development experts, and experience analysts to
ensure:
o The feasibility of visual concepts
o The fidelity of the final result
o Design specifications are implemented correctly
o Participation in bug tracking, bug fixing, and QA
• Guide and lead junior designers
• Take evolving challenges head-on and encourage innovative thinking
Requirements
Your skill set should look something like this:
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud plus XD.
• A high degree of proficiency with Sketch and InVision.
• Strong portfolio showcasing skills in Web & Mobile design.
• Proven experience with Usability & Interaction Design, producing well thought
user journeys and flows, wireframes and storyboards etc.
• Solid understanding of layout, typography, colour and other design principles.
• Strong attention to detail and a sense of pride and ownership over the quality
of the product.
• An ability to quickly develop and iterate designs based on feedback and goals
as well as perform under pressure and deliver on deadline.
• Strong knowledge of HTML and CSS, javascript a bonus.
Qualified candidates should possess:
• Experience of 5+ years of crafting and designing digital products and services
• An unbridled creative and innovative imagination
• An understanding of human behaviour and how it relates human centred
design
• Design talents that demonstrate the stylistic breadth and diverse applicability
from product interaction to visual experiences and beyond
• Impeccable and effective problem-solving skills
• Skills and adequate experience related to relevant design software
• Practical understanding of the benefits and limitations of internet and mobile
technologies
• Habits of being meticulously adherent to client needs
• Attention to detail
Qualified candidates must present an online portfolio that:
• Exhibits their skills and passion for website and web app design, mobile application
design and digital product development
• Proven level of skill in transforming high-level ideas into unique human centred designs
• Demonstrates creative expertise and track record in a variety of work and industry
experience
