Techspecialist Consulting Limited operates information and communication technology (ICT) systems for multinational corporations, public and private sector institutions. We are recruiting to fill the position of UI/UX Designer in Abuja.

Job Purpose

• The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting, researching, investigating and evaluating user requirements.
• She or he is expected to deliver outstanding online user experience by providing exceptional and intuitive application designs to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Job Description

• Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and software developers
• Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps
• Design graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs and widgets
• Conduct concept and usability testing and gather feedback
• Create personas through user research and data
• Define the right interaction model and evaluate its success
• Develop wireframes and prototypes around customer needs
• Build page navigation buttons and search fields
• Develop UI mock-ups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look like
• Create original graphic designs (e.g. images, sketches and tables)
• Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders
• Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g. responsiveness, usability, findability etc.)
• Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback
• Adhere to style standards on fonts, colors and images
• Understand product specifications and user psychology
• Communicate design ideas and prototypes to developers
• Keep abreast of competitor products and industry trends
• Optimize existing user interface designs
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Qualifications

• A Degree in the Sciences with a minimum of 2 years-experience in a similar role.
• Professional qualification is an added advantage

Competencies/Skills

Core Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role
• Knowledge of wireframe tools like Figma, Wireframe.cc or InDesign (Figma preferred)
• Good knowledge of Adobe range of products including Photoshop and Illustrator
• Proven use of HTML5 & CSS3 & SASS
• Good knowledge of Javascript
• Team spirit; strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders
• Good understanding of product specifications and user psychology.

Nice-to-haves:

• Proficiency in Javascript ES6
• Good knowledge of Vuejs
• Good knowledge of Front-end/Back-end interaction
• Behavioral Qualities/Other Competencies
• Proactive identification and elimination of inefficiencies
• Critical thinking and detail orientation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Continual Self-development.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a formal Application Letter and CVs on or before 14th May, 2019, with the words “UI/UX Designer” clearly stated in the subject line.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Therefore, if you have not received a response by the 30th of May 2019, please consider yourself as not having been shortlisted.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as Techspecialist Consulting Limited strongly upholds a policy of non-discrimination against any person regardless of race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender or disability.