Graphic Ui/ux Designer

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


Key Responsibilities: * Design Leadership:

  • Provide creative direction and mentorship to junior designers and design teams.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and objectives.
  • Lead brainstorming sessions and design critiques to foster innovation and creativity.
  • Project Management:
  • Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, from concept to completion, ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Develop project timelines, milestones, and budgets in collaboration with project stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with external vendors, contractors, and agencies as needed.
  • Design Strategy:
  • Develop design strategies that align with the company''''s brand identity and business goals.
  • Conduct research and analysis to identify design trends, user preferences, and industry best practices.
  • Translate business requirements and user needs into compelling design solutions.
  • Visual Design:
  • Create high-quality visual designs for various digital and print mediums, including websites, mobile apps, marketing collateral, and branding materials.
  • Ensure consistency in design elements, typography, and color schemes across all platforms.
  • Use industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to execute design projects.
  • User Experience (UX) Design:
  • Develop user-centric design solutions that enhance the usability and accessibility of digital products and services.
  • Conduct user research, user testing, and usability evaluations to gather feedback and iterate on designs.
  • Collaborate with UX researchers, product managers, and developers to create intuitive and engaging user experiences.
  • Communication and Collaboration:
  • Communicate design concepts, ideas, and rationale effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Collaborate with marketing, product, and engineering teams to integrate design solutions into product development processes.
  • Present design proposals, prototypes, and deliverables to clients, executives, and project stakeholders.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor''''s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field. Master''''s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in graphic design, with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects.
  • Proficiency in design software and tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.
  • Solid understanding of design principles, typography, colour theory, and layout techniques.
  • Experience with user-cantered design methodologies and UX/UI best practices.
  • Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and allocate resources effectively.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
Additional Requirements:
  • Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and web development technologies is a plus.
  • Experience working in agile or iterative development environments is desirable.
  • Familiarity with motion graphics, animation, and interactive design is an advantage.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take ownership of design projects from start to finish.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1319474
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned