UX Engineer at Euromonitor International

About Product Design and UX at Euromonitor:

Led by Kaanita Coleman, our Director of Product Design & User Experience, this dynamic department drives innovation. With over 6 years of experience at Euromonitor, Kaanita leads a talented team of UX Developers and UX Engineers in our Cape Town office. Together, we foster a friendly, collaborative, and supportive team culture.

What you’ll be doing:

As a UX Engineer reporting to the Director of Product Design, you will design and build exceptional digital products using UX/UI principles. Your work will revolve around creating user-friendly and engaging experiences. Collaborating closely with Product Owners, Product Managers, Business Analysts, and Software Engineers, you will bring product features and new ideas to life.

Key responsibilities of a UX Engineer:

• Conceptualize, prototype/wireframe, and design intuitive and engaging customer experiences
• Translate UX structures into UI surfaces according to requirements
• Build product experiences based on data analysis, including desk research, prototyping, user interviews, and testing aligned with UXR strategies
• Stay up to date with the latest trends, techniques, and technologies in the field
• Contribute to the evolution, maintenance, and adoption of our UI system and product component libraries
• Drive continuous delivery in Agile or scrum methodologies

Requirements

We're looking for someone who:

• Possesses strong creative problem-solving skills, interaction design expertise, and prototyping abilities, with proficiency in HTML and CSS
• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, craftsmanship, critical thinking, and creativity
• Easily adapts their approach to changing needs, signals from users, business, or the team
• Has at least 5 years of experience as a UI Engineer, covering end-to-end hybrid UX and UI projects
• Exhibits in-depth knowledge of user interface models, application design, and website functionality
• Is proficient in front-end languages, including HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
• Has familiarity with prototyping tools (e.g., Adobe X)
• Possesses excellent communication and storytelling skills
• Is a team player and a quick learner