Junior UI/UX Designer (Centurion) at AFGRI Equipment

Description

• As a Junior UI/UX Designer, you will play a hands-on role in shaping digital experiences that make a real impact. You will collaborate with designers, developers, and product teams to bring ideas to life, from ideation and research to polished interfaces.
• This role involves creating and refining product designs, improving user experiences, and contributing to design systems and guidelines.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Visual Communication Design, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or related fields.
• 2–4 years in UI/UX design. 
• Proficiency in UI/UX methodologies and user-centred design principles.
• Experience with design tools (Figma preferred, Adobe Suite).
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.
• Familiarity with agile environments.
• Strong MS Office skills.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Solution Roadmap, Design & Architecture

• Contribute to the design and development of intuitive, user-centred interfaces.
• Ensure UI/UX designs align with product strategy and technical architecture.
• Support the creation of scalable design systems that maintain consistency across platforms.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyse user feedback and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Drive innovation by proposing enhancements to design systems and processes.
• Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate best practices into design work.

Application Support

• Provide design-related support for applications to ensure usability and consistency.
• Collaborate with developers to resolve UI/UX issues during implementation.
• Assist in troubleshooting design-related challenges post-deployment.

Collaboration & Business Support

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (product, development, marketing) to deliver cohesive digital experiences.
• Translate business requirements into effective design solutions.
• Support senior designers in mentoring junior team members and fostering a collaborative team culture.

Project Support & Change Management

• Assist in managing design deliverables for projects within agreed timelines.
• Adapt designs to accommodate evolving project requirements and stakeholder feedback.
• Ensure smooth integration of design changes during project transitions.

Governance, Compliance, and Security

• Ensure all designs adhere to organisational standards and accessibility guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with relevant regulations and security requirements.
• Document design processes and decisions for audit and governance purposes.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Conducting user research and usability testing.
• Analysing research to define user problems and insights.
• Creating user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, and polished interface designs.
• Strong understanding of information architecture and interaction design.
• Ability to visualise concepts and iterate based on feedback.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to influence and consult stakeholders.
• Exceptional customer service focus.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience under pressure.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Innovative mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.