UI UX Designer

SUMMARY:


The main purpose of the role is to:
Commit to design the future of financial services and delivering unique and innovative Digital solutions, wireframing and user experiences across various business units.
Have an eye for clean and artful digital design; possess superior UI skills and be able to translate high-level requirements into interaction flows and artifacts and transform them into intuitive and functional Digital User Interfaces.
Have a balanced understanding of usability testing, client-centric strategy, research, interaction and visual design

POSITION INFO:
5 Months contract position for a Senior UI UX Designer for company based in the financial services sector.  

The main purpose of the role is to:
Commit to design the future of financial services and delivering unique and innovative Digital solutions, wireframing and user experiences across various business units.
Have an eye for clean and artful digital design; possess superior UI skills and be able to translate high-level requirements into interaction flows and artifacts and transform them into intuitive and functional Digital User Interfaces.
Have a balanced understanding of usability testing, client-centric strategy, research, interaction and visual design

Education and Experience:

• Grade 12
• Proficient in design software (e.g. UXPin, Balsamiq) – Design Certification
• Proficient with interaction design and information architecture
• ITIL Certification
• BSc in Design, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS; JavaScript

• File Management Techniques, Database Design, Data Analysis and Data Mapping
• Configuration Management
• Current best practice in UI
• Information Retrieval Tools
• Operating Systems
• Proficiency in visual design and wire-framing tools
• Operating Infrastructure
• Software Testing
• Good knowledge of Agile/Kanban/SAFE/Agile UI principles
• Infrastructure Architecture
• Working knowledge of Sketch, Adobe Creative Cloud and InVision
• System & software quality assurance best practices & methodologies
• Graphic Design and Computer Programming
• Basic Web Design
• Batch processing

• Deliver simple, clear, scalable and flexible designs Resolve design issues and problems with conflicting technical requirements Webpage scripting Multimedia design Assist for Internal & External audit for Compliance technology
• Content Management
• Multimedia Design
• Multimedia programming and technology
• ITIL Framework

• Technology; infrastructure and people management in Financial Services OR Insurance Industry
• Three or more years of UI design experience- experience designing complex solutions for complete digital environments
• Agile Environment
• Basic HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript skills
• Production Support
• Managing internal and external interfaces
• Solid experience in creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps
• Service Now ticketing and reporting

• File Management Techniques, Database Design, Data Analysis and Data Mapping
• Configuration Management
• Current best practice in UI
• Information Retrieval Tools
• Operating Systems
• Proficiency in visual design and wire-framing tools
• Operating Infrastructure
• Software Testing
• Good knowledge of Agile/Kanban/SAFE/Agile UI principles
• Infrastructure Architecture
• Working knowledge of Sketch, Adobe Creative Cloud and InVision
• System & software quality assurance best practices & methodologies
• Graphic Design and Computer Programming
• Basic Web Design
• Batch processing
• Content Management
• Multimedia Design
• Multimedia programming and technology
• ITIL Framework

• Digital UI Approach & Methodology
• Evidence (Outcomes):
• Collaborate on user experience planning with technical leads and product owners
• Research the latest design, digital best practices, online trends, etc. and provide recommendations
• Visual design definition, direction and execution
• Reinforce consistent design patterns across platforms and adherence to principles
• Assist with developing usability test plans and format for testing results reporting and recommendations
• Assist with user acceptance and usability testing to validate designs
• Assist in developing end-to-end service design flows and integrating them to mock-ups, usage scenarios, prototypes, specifications, navigation maps and other design documents
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure that designs are successfully created and implemented to achieve the user goals
• Create and evaluate interaction models, user task flows, screen designs and UI details that promote ease of use and optimise the user experience
• Create and maintain conceptual end state designs to drive a supported vision
• Own the Digital UI Approach & Methodology to ensure that it is constantly updated to reflect changes in the environment and to keep pace with relevant trends
• Ensure overall UI alignment to customer experience and brand value
• Digital UI Innovation
• Evidence (Outcomes):
• Understand scope & requirements and drive innovative solutions aligned with business goals and design metrics
• Stay close to the bleeding-edge developments in the industry with specific focus on the Digital space
• Define, drive and manage the Digital UI Approach & Methodology in an Omni-Channel manner and aligned to the strategic objectives defined
• Digital UI Implementation
• Evidence (Outcomes):
• Actively engage with design and development teams to ensure adoption of the Digital UI Approach & Methodology across all initiatives
• Take full accountability for Digital UI design and testing activities across all projects or initiatives
• Establish relevant KPI’s, metrics and monitoring capabilities to assess the effectiveness of the UI approach and activities
• Produce conceptual and detailed UI designs to drive agreement and optimise development process
• Reduce overall time to market and costs through prototyping and user driven feedback
• Manage enhancements and changes to the Digital UI approach in an Agile manner enforcing agreed governance and change management policies