UI Designer - Intermediate (Remote, South Africa) at Glucode

Overview

• As a User Interface or Product Designer, your primary responsibility will be to conceptualize, design, and execute the visual and interactive elements of an app, ranging from the app icon to the entire user interface. You will be responsible for ensuring that the app's design and layout align with the overall brand and business objectives while also being intuitive and user-friendly.
• Ultimately, we are seeking a talented UI Designer who is motivated by the challenge of creating exceptional user experiences and is committed to delivering the highest quality work.

Responsibilities

• Create visually appealing and engaging designs that enhance user experience.
• Ensure consistency in the product design aesthetic across multiple platforms.
• Develop wireframes and prototypes to guide the design process and facilitate user testing.
• Document work done in a clear and concise manner to facilitate collaboration and communication.
• Articulate and defend design concepts in a clear and professional manner.
• Deliver designs to engineers in a well-organized and structured format.
• Work closely with Delivery Managers and Engineers to ensure that final screens are accurate.
• Keep up-to-date with UI trends, industry techniques, and emerging digital technologies.

About You 

• At Glucode, we value individuals who possess a self-starter mentality as they tend to thrive in our environment. We believe in fostering a collaborative culture, while still encouraging our team members to take initiative and be responsible for their work. 
• As a User Interface Designer, we are looking for someone who possesses a natural talent for design and has an exceptional eye for detail. We require an individual who has a passion for creating user experiences that leave a lasting impression. We admire those who approach complex problems as challenges and who pay close attention to every detail of their designs.
• The ideal candidate will have the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including Project Managers, Developers, and other members of the design team.

Core Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Human Computer Interaction, Design, Interaction Design, or related fields: A qualification in these fields will provide the foundational knowledge necessary to design effective user interfaces.
• 3 - 5 years of work experience creating great user interface designs: This experience should demonstrate a good understanding of design principles and best practices, as well as the ability to design interfaces that meet user needs.
• Practical experience in Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar design-related tools.
• Experience and knowledge of Apple and Google Interface guidelines: Understanding the design guidelines of these major operating systems is crucial for designing interfaces that are familiar and intuitive to users.
• A good track record and portfolio of projects where you have performed a similar role: A strong portfolio that showcases successful projects, with clean designs will demonstrate a designer's ability to create effective and engaging interfaces.

Required Skills and Experience

• Practical experience in creating relevant documentation pertaining to the user experience.
• An understanding of user-centred design principles, best practices, and device constraints.
• Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user needs.
• Ability to demonstrate interface interactions through prototypes.
• Excellent communication skills: The ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.