Ui?Ux Designer (6 Months)

Description: Design user interface of mobile and web applications for decentralized digital identity (self-sovereign identity). You will help us build a digital identity, potentially for millions of users in South Africa. Requirements: You have extensive knowledge of UX and UI design processes and methodologies. You are able to create amazing visual designs considering the best user experience. You are able to communicate in English. Nice to have: Were using Figma. Experience with or eagerness to learn and use Figma is more than welcome. Education and Experience Required: · NQF Level 6 · Masters or Degree in a Design discipline such as product, industrial, service, interaction, digital or visual design or equivalent qualification · 6 years + Technical experience · Able to create and use personas and produce illustrated customer journeys · Ability to communicate ideas through drawing, digital tools, prototyping, model making etc. · Two (2) years experience conducting audience and usability research including benchmarking, heuristic reviews, surveys, analytics, stakeholder interviews, focus groups, contextual inquiry, and usability testing. · Two (2) years experience in each of the usability and software engineering cycle phases (analysis, design, implementation, and deployment) Knowledge & Skills: (Maximum of 6) · Renowned subject matter expert within the field of interaction/UX design · Advanced understanding of the whole process of developing digital solutions knowledge of and passion for Service design, Visual design, front-end development · Awareness of new and emerging design trends and patterns · A thorough understanding of brand as experience · Stakeholder management skills able to build strong relationships, communicate effectively and, when necessary, challenge constructively. This should include the ability to steer an initial project proposition to ensure the design direction is the best one for the needs of the customer and the business and to explain in detail the approach and rationale behind a design · Problem-solving skills able to work tirelessly and think creatively in order to find solutions to problems/issues (for example, relating to design choices, team set up, prioritization of projects Competencies: (Maximum of 8 competencies) · Creating & Innovating/Continuous Improvement · Deciding & Initiating Action/Initiative · Entrepreneurial & Commercial Awareness/Awareness of Financial Impact · Working With People/Building Strong Teams · Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations/Customer Service and Quality Focus · Persuading & Influencing/Influencing · Relating & Networking/Building & Maintaining Relationships · Formulating Strategies & Concepts/Approaching Work Strategically Mental & Environmental Demands (RSA Specific)