Junior UX Designer

Roles and responsibilities

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Junior UX/UI Designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will assist in designing user-friendly interfaces and enhancing user experiences across our digital platforms. This role is perfect for someone eager to grow their skills and contribute to impactful design solutions.

Job Description:

• Research & Analysis:
  • Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and identify user needs.
  • Analyze competitor products and industry trends to inform design decisions.
• Wireframing & Prototyping:
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to effectively communicate design concepts.
  • Collaborate with senior designers to refine ideas and iterate on designs based on feedback.
• Visual Design:
  • Assist in creating visually appealing designs that align with our brand guidelines.
  • Develop and maintain design assets, including icons, typography, and color palettes.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and developers, to ensure a cohesive design process.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Documentation:
  • Help maintain design documentation and guidelines for consistency across products.
  • Contribute to presentations and reports on design progress and outcomes.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar software.
  • Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles is a plus.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing design projects and a clear understanding of UX/UI principles.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate design decisions.

Desired candidate profile

. User Research and Testing:

• Conducting User Research: Assisting in gathering insights about the target audience through methods such as surveys, interviews, or observing user behavior.
• Analyzing User Feedback: Analyzing user feedback to understand pain points and opportunities for improving the product.
• Usability Testing: Conducting usability testing on designs to gather feedback and make adjustments for better usability.
• Creating Personas: Assisting in developing user personas based on research to inform design decisions.

2. UX Design:

• Wireframing: Creating wireframes to illustrate the structure and layout of digital products, helping teams visualize how users will interact with them.
• Prototyping: Building low- and high-fidelity prototypes using tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or InVision to simulate how the product will work before it's developed.
• User Flows: Mapping out user journeys and flow diagrams to ensure the design aligns with the needs of users and meets business goals.
• Information Architecture: Assisting in organizing content and functionality in a way that users can easily navigate and understand.

3. UI Design:

• Visual Design: Creating visually appealing UI elements like buttons, icons, typography, color schemes, and layouts.
• Design Systems: Helping to establish or maintain a design system (a collection of reusable UI components and patterns) that ensures consistency across the product.
• Responsive Design: Designing interfaces that work across various screen sizes, from desktop to mobile devices.
• Collaboration with Developers: Working closely with front-end developers to ensure designs are implemented correctly and meet the user experience standards.