Senior Experience Designer (ICT Industry)

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JOB OVERVIEW

• Date Posted: Posted 2 months ago
• Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
• Job Title: Senior Experience Designer (ICT Industry)
• Education Level: Bachelors Degree
• Job Level: Senior
• Minimum Experience: 8 - 10 Years

SENIOR EXPERIENCE DESIGNER (ICT INDUSTRY) – JOHANNESBURG.

Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? A leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to building future-focused digital products designed to empower and revolutionize the continent.
This is your opportunity to join an innovative team and grow your career at the forefront of technological advancement, as we accelerate towards a brighter, more connected future for Africa.
The role location is Johannesburg, South Africa; following a hybrid working model.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Matric is essential
• Minimum of 8-10 years industry experience essential in the following
• 3 year Degree / Diploma in one or more of these disciplines :
• Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Information Systems / Informatics, Human Computer Interaction or other related fields
• Certified Usability Analyst (CUA) or similar certification would be desirable, but not required.
• Masters in Psychology, Social Sciences advantageous

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Axure
• UX Design
• Zeplin
• Sketchup
• Figma
• Javascript
• User testing and research

PURPOSE:

• Design compelling user interfaces in alignment with the business strategic objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify user needs, design goals, and product requirements.
• Develop user personas, user journeys, wireframes, and prototypes to inform design decisions and validate user flows.
• Design user interfaces and visual assets that align with brand guidelines and elevate the user experience.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to iterate and improve upon designs.
• Work closely with developers to ensure design fidelity and successful implementation.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in UX/UI design.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems, style guides, and design patterns.