UI/UX Designer (Contract - 6 months) at IndSAfri

Job Description

• We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented UI/UX Designer to join our banking team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing intuitive and seamless user experiences for our digital banking products, ensuring a customer-centric approach. As a UI/UX Designer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and other stakeholders, to translate business needs into innovative digital solutions.
• This role is ideal for a candidate with a passion for creating user-friendly interfaces and improving the overall user experience, specifically within the banking and financial services industry.

Qualifications

Key Qualifications:

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience as a UI/UX Designer, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing UX case studies, user interfaces, and digital product designs.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or other relevant software.
• Experience with prototyping tools like InVision, Marvel, or Axure.
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles and familiarity with HTML, CSS, and front-end development (a plus).
• User-Centered Design:
• Ability to design customer-centric products by gathering insights from users and applying UX principles.
• Experience in conducting user research, usability testing, and creating customer journey maps and personas.
• Communication and Collaboration:
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and collaborate effectively with stakeholders, developers, and other designers.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams in an Agile or Scrum environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in designing financial services applications (e.g., mobile banking apps, payment systems, digital wallets).
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and how they apply to banking platforms (e.g., WCAG compliance).
• Understanding of security best practices in the design of banking apps.

Additional Information
Key Responsibilities:

User Experience Design:

• Design customer-focused experiences for digital banking applications, websites, and mobile platforms.
• Conduct user research, interviews, and surveys to understand customer needs, behaviours, and pain points.
• Create user personas, customer journey maps, and wireframes to represent the user experience.
• User Interface Design:
• Design aesthetically pleasing, intuitive, and responsive user interfaces for web and mobile banking products.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using tools like Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD.
• Ensure that all designs adhere to the bank’s brand guidelines and maintain visual consistency across platforms.
• User Research & Usability Testing:
• Conduct usability testing sessions and A/B tests to gather user feedback and optimize designs.
• Analyze user behavior and interaction data to refine and enhance user experiences continuously.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate user feedback into design iterations.
• Collaboration with Development Teams:
• Work closely with product managers, developers, and QA teams to ensure the successful implementation of UI/UX designs.
• Provide detailed design specifications, assets, and guidance to developers to ensure the accurate execution of the designs.
• Communicate design ideas and prototypes effectively to both technical and non-technical team members.
• Industry and Market Research:
• Stay up to date on the latest design trends, UI/UX best practices, and emerging technologies, specifically within the banking industry.
• Research competitor products and services to understand current market standards and identify opportunities for innovation in digital banking.