Career Opportunity |UI/UX Designer | Job Ref: ACT/SD/2024-12-02
Background:
ACTSERV is an actuarial consulting firm with two decades of business visibility. Our staff have acquired extensive knowledge, experience and expertise in executing advisory services in employee benefits, life insurance, banking, health and general insurance, and investments in Africa.
We are seeking to recruit a dynamic individual to join our Systems Development team as a UI/UX Designer.
Reporting to: Technical Project Manager
About the Role
We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented UI/UX Designer to craft exceptional user experiences for our software products. In this role, you will design intuitive interfaces that enhance usability and deliver a seamless interaction for users. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform user needs into visually appealing and functional designs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- User Research & Analysis
- Conduct user research, interviews, and usability tests to understand user needs and behaviors;
- Analyze data and feedback to identify pain points and areas for improvement;
- UI Design
- Design and prototype user interfaces for web and mobile applications;
- Develop wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to communicate design ideas;
- Maintain consistency in branding and design elements across platforms;
- UX Design
- Map user journeys and create user personas to inform design decisions;
- Define and refine the information architecture to ensure intuitive navigation;
- Optimize designs for usability, accessibility, and responsive design;
- Collaboration
- Work closely with developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs;
- Partner with product managers to align designs with business goals and user needs;
- Incorporate feedback from stakeholders to improve designs iteratively;
- Design Systems & Guidelines
- Create and maintain a design system, style guides, and reusable components;
- Ensure alignment with best practices in UI/UX design and accessibility standards;
- Continuous Improvement
- Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and techniques in UI/UX design;
- Experiment with new design approaches and tools to enhance efficiency;
- Performing other related tasks as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Personal attributes:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Design, Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience;
- Certification in UI/UX design is an added advantage;
- Experience:
- 2+ years of experience in UI/UX design or a similar role;
- A portfolio showcasing your design process, projects, and outcomes;
- Skills:
- Proficiency in design tools like Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or similar;
- Familiarity with prototyping tools and usability testing techniques;
- Understanding of web development tools including WordPress, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript;
- Strong understanding of responsive design and accessibility;
- Commitment to our company values and displays initiative, self-drive and ownership of work;
- Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, attention to detail, adaptability, time management and leadership skills.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their cover letter and CV; and 3 professional referees, through https://actserv-africa.com/careers/ Applicants are advised to include the Position Title and the Job Reference Number in the application.
Job Closing: 31st December 2024.
Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
