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