Visual Designer

Account Management

UAE-Dubai Contract / 2 Months Negotiable

Job Summary:
As a Visual Designer, you will be responsible for crafting visually compelling, user-friendly digital experiences. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and UX researchers, to create designs that not only look great but are also rooted in usability and best practices. The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio showcasing design systems, user interface design, and a deep understanding of user-centric design principles.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Competitor & Heuristic Analysis:
    • Conduct competitor research and heuristic analysis to inform design decisions and identify best practices in the industry.
    • Translate research findings into actionable insights to optimize user interfaces and visual design strategies.
  • Design System Build:
    • Develop and maintain a cohesive design system that ensures consistency across all digital products and platforms.
    • Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless implementation of the design system.
  • Usability Testing & User Research:
    • Plan and conduct usability testing sessions, interviews, and surveys to gather user feedback and insights.
    • Synthesize research data to create user personas and define user journeys, driving user-centered design solutions.
  • Information Architecture & User Flows:
    • Create sitemaps, information architecture (IA), and user/task flows to facilitate smooth and intuitive navigation through digital products.
    • Collaborate with UX designers to optimize user pathways and enhance the overall user experience.
  • Wireframing & Prototyping:
    • Develop wireframes, sketches, and rapid prototypes to illustrate design concepts and test user interactions.
    • Use tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or Axure RP to create high-fidelity prototypes and detailed user interface designs.
  • User Interface Design & Animation:
    • Design intuitive and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces that align with the brand’s visual identity.
    • Incorporate UI animations and micro-interactions to enhance user experience and engagement.
  • Collaboration & Handoff:
    • Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless design-to-development process.
    • Use tools like Zeplin and Overflow to effectively communicate design specifications and facilitate a smooth handoff to the development team.
  • HTML & CSS (Basic):
    • Utilize basic HTML and CSS knowledge to understand the technical feasibility of designs and collaborate effectively with front-end developers.
    • Apply this knowledge to adjust and fine-tune designs during the development phase.
  • AI Tools Integration:
    • Explore and integrate AI tools to enhance design processes, improve productivity, and create innovative design solutions.

    Required Skills & Experience:

    • Design Tools: Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Axure RP, Zeplin, and Overflow.
    • Design Systems: Experience in building and maintaining design systems for large-scale digital products.
    • User Research: Strong knowledge of usability testing, heuristic analysis, and user research methodologies.
    • Prototyping & Wireframing: Demonstrated ability to create wireframes, prototypes, and detailed UI designs.
    • HTML & CSS: Basic understanding of HTML and CSS to facilitate better collaboration with developers.
    • Animation & Interaction: Knowledge of UI animation principles and experience in incorporating micro-interactions into the design.
    • Analytical & Communication Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to clearly communicate design rationale and user research findings to stakeholders.
    • AI Tools: Familiarity with AI tools and their application in enhancing design workflows

    Nice-to-Have:

    • Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments.
    • Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.

    Salt is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

    Job Information

    Job Reference: JO-2410-347866
    Salary: Negotiable
    Salary per: annum
    Job Duration: 2 Months
    Job Start Date: 21/10/2024
    Job Industries: Account Management
    Job Locations: UAE-Dubai
    Job Types: Contract

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