IQbusiness is the largest independent management consulting firm in South Africa. Since 1998, we have helped our clients solve their problems by providing innovative, fast and cost-effective solutions. Our methods and frameworks, drawn from our 20 years of international and local experience, allow us to deliver client value early and continuously
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Collaborate with key product stakeholders on a regular basis to define requirements and prioritize key product features
Collaborate with developers, product owners, visual designers and marketing to define the best possible experience for the user
Create rapid and iterative wireframes for prototyping for a variety of ideas and concepts
Communicate design ideas to stakeholders, developers and product owners through task flow diagrams, user journeys/scenarios, as well as low and high fidelity wireframes and mock-ups
Present and defend designs and key milestone deliverables to appropriate teams
Ability to work with development teams to execute best design solutions within technology constraints.
Conduct user research and evaluate feedback
Determine user needs by conducting user interviews with real users
Create and run ideation workshops in support of new product explorations
Work with Design Systems to build out UI flows
Good understanding of component interactions, space and colour
Facilitate usability testing and evaluate user feedback to further improve the concept or existing products
Evaluate the user experience design of existing design concepts as well as on-device prototypes, and communicate design enhancements
Research interaction design trends
Research technology trends
Work closely with the Development and QA Teams to ensure successful implementation of the specified designs
Required Skills:
Proficiency with User Experience (UX) processes
Proficiency with design and prototyping tools, with a strong emphasis on Figma.
Interaction and User Interface Design (UI)
Visual Design
Solid understanding of user-centred design principles, usability, and accessibility.
Understanding of Frontend development, a plus
Solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present a strong rationale for design decisions.
An understanding of latest design trends.
Experience working in an Agile Team (preferably SCRUM) will be advantageous.
Proven experience as a Product Designer or UI/UX Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing successful projects.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Qualifications:
National Senior Certificate (Matric) or NQF 4 equivalent from an accredited institution or “O” and “A” Levels -
Professional portfolio of recent projects
Minimum of 4 years of solid Digital Design work experience preferred