About the job
Location: Remote or hybrid working, predominantly CT-based teamRemuneration: Market-related based on experienceEducation level: TertiaryJob level: Mid/SeniorType: PermanentA little about us, and youAttention UX/UI Designers... this is your boarding call to join our global Digital Product Design Studio.Are you passionate about reshaping industries with your work? Would you enjoy immersing yourself in projects with dynamic clients and new technologies? Would you like to be part of a tight crew that supports you, and values your thinking?At Now Boarding, we design captivating user experiences for South African and international tech companies. For over 13 years, we've worked across a wide range of ground-breaking industries including InsureTech, PropTech, FinTech, Crypto and EduTech... to name a few. Our founders are still deeply involved in every project and our small, super-tight crew thrives on team culture, collaboration and close relationships with our clients. We're passionate about user-centric, results-driven, challenging thinking and pixel-perfect design.We're looking for a UX/UI Designer with a fascination for usability, and a passion for designing digital products. You'll need to have 5+ years of relevant experience, the ability to create simple solutions to complex problems and the confidence to work directly with client and development teams (well-supported by a UX researcher, project managers and directors). A basic understanding of development principles would also be useful.If you're a strong design thinker and want to make an impact with your work, we'd love to hear from you.The RoleHelp clients define their user, business and product goalsDevelop User Journeys, Wireframes and UI Design that clearly illustrate how digital products function and lookPresent UI mockups and prototypes to internal teams and key stakeholdersCreate original design elements (e.g. illustrations, images, sketches and tables)Identify and troubleshoot UX problemsOptimise UX based on user feedback and data-learningsAdhere to brand style standards on fonts, colours and imagesPrepare and handoff final assets to developersThe Must-Haves...Relevant tertiary education5+ years of UX/UI Design experienceExpert knowledge of user-centered design principlesStrong interpersonal skillsMeticulous attention to detail while keeping an eye on the big pictureExcellent written and verbal communication skillsThe ability to effectively work across multiple projectsDemonstrable mastery of Figma, or other relevant design toolsAn outstanding portfolio demonstrating the successful delivery of innovative interface design solutions for web, desktop applications and/or mobile devicesWe're looking for someone who...Learns fast and is able to grasp the requirements of a project quicklyCollaborates comfortably with our local and offshore teams and clientsIs highly detail-orientedWorks well and effectively under pressureTakes initiative, doesn't wait for instruction and manages their own timeIs completely dependableWhat we hope you'll love about working with us:Challenging and interesting projects across a wide variety of industries (Crypto, Fintech, Edutech, Proptech and Insurtech, to name a few)Working with businesses of all sizes, from startups to corporates, both local and internationalOur fun, crazy, talented and incredibly smart teamUnlimited online training, we love it if you want to learnFlexi-time and remote workingOur team culture, compassion and support of work-life balanceThe positive and collaborative relationships we have with our clientsIn our team's words... "At Now Boarding, I feel cared about. My professional growth and happiness is a priority. I am not part of a team, but part of a family!""You'll constantly get challenged and therefore learn and grow, which keeps the days interesting and exciting. We have great clients that truly appreciate our work.""I love being surrounded by people that really believe in each other and in what we do."Application RequirementsLetter of MotivationCVPlease note no applications will be accepted without the above items. Applications to be submitted to ******. Should you not hear back from us within 4 weeks from post date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We might require that you solve a creative challenge, in order for us to assess creativity and competence.#J-18808-Ljbffr
