Job Description

Who we are: We are a company operating within the financial services industry and have revolutionised the way wills and estates planning is done.What we do: We are a culture of true entrepreneurship, constantly tweaking and innovating to ensure we remain South Africas #1 Wills and Estates specialists.What we are looking for: We are seeking a talented and creative UI/UX and Digital Graphic Designer to join our team.What you will do:

• Conduct research to obtain information about user needs and behaviours
• Visualise designs by creating wireframes, user flows, mock-ups and prototypes
• Conduct usability testing to iterate designs and A/B testing to evaluate user experience
• Embrace ongoing learning to stay current with UX design trends
• Create original graphic designs e.g. images, sketches and tables
• Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders
• Identify and troubleshoot UX problems e.g. responsiveness
• Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback
• Adhere to style standards on fonts, colours and image
• An in-depth understanding of design and UX principles, including layout and colour theory
• Experience creating user personas to explain a target audience
• An understanding of users needs and emotions to inform design decisions
• Information architecture skills to structure information intuitively
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to resolve issues with products and services
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with developers, product managers and other stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree or another degree or certificate in UX design, information architecture, graphic design, human-computer interaction, interaction design, multimedia design, digital media or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in UX design
• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar (digital/multimedia) role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design projects
• Proficiency in UI/UX design tools such as Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma, or InVision
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)
• Excellent understanding of digital design principles and best practices for web and mobile platforms
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present and defend design decisions
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience working in agile development environments is a plus
• Basic proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (to work with developers for design implementation)

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