Product Designer

at  iKhokha

Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate29 Jan, 2025Not Specified30 Oct, 20243 year(s) or aboveInteraction Design,Design,Synthesis,Research,User Experience,Product Design,User Journeys,User Experience Design,Usability Testing,Design PrinciplesNoNo
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Description:

Company Description
iKhokha is a place where chance takers become change makers. At iKhokha, we believe in better. As you’d expect, our pace is fast-moving and ever-changing. We like it that way. As one of the fastest growing Fintech’s in Africa we’ve built a team of global change-makers who want to make an impact. If you believe in a better future, be a chance-taker and help us empower small businesses in South Africa.
Job Description
At iKhokha, we’re always on the lookout for creative minds ready to make a difference. If you’re someone who thrives on collaboration and have a knack for crafting user-centric, eye-catching designs, then we’d love to get to know you!
We’re a team of problem-solvers, creators, and go-getters, and we’re excited to meet talented individuals who are as passionate about design as we are.

USER EXPERIENCE (UX) DESIGN

  • Strong expertise in human-centered design, user flows, and creating wireframes that prioritize user needs and business outcomes.
  • Experience with design thinking methodologies and usability testing to validate hypotheses.
  • Experience in facilitating research, research methodologies and synthesis of insights to guide design decisions.
  • Ability to work with business analysts and service designers to identify opportunities for improving user journeys and addressing pain points through design solutions.

USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN

  • Frame and understand design challenges early in the project lifecycle, incorporating user research and business problems.
  • Collaborate with research analysts to gather insights, validate hypotheses, and translate them into actionable design decisions.
  • Apply user-centered design principles throughout the design process, creating intuitive, scalable solutions that meet both user and business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A degree or certification in Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Product Design, or a related field.

Responsibilities:

SO, WHAT WILL YOU DO?

As our next Product Designer, you’ll be the creative force shaping engaging, user-first designs across Android, iOS, web views, and even card machines. From ideation to the final handoff, you’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to bring intuitive, platform-tailored experiences to life.
In this role, you’ll be the bridge between concept and code, championing responsive design and understanding the unique needs of each platform. With your eye for detail and knowledge of design systems, you’ll ensure smooth transitions for developers and a cohesive experience for our users—no matter the device.
Think you’re up for the challenge? Keep reading and find out!

PRODUCT DESIGN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Collaborate with the Product Design Manager to contribute to the product design strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Manage and prioritize multiple projects effectively, with a focus on delivering high-quality design outputs on time.
  • Maintain a high standard of design execution by rigorously applying UI and/or UX best practices, ensuring designs meet both user needs and business goals.
  • Facilitate the smooth handover of designs to developers, ensuring clear, well-documented files and specifications.
  • Stay up-to-date with global design standards and best practices, constantly seeking to elevate the quality of design work produced by the team.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:3.0Max:5.0 year(s)

Graphic Design/Web Design

Web / Graphic Design / Visualiser

Web Development

Graduate

Interaction design user experience design product design or a related field

Proficient

1

Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa