{"id":774721,"date":"2024-10-14T06:25:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T05:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/welovesalt.com\/mena\/jobs\/%wpbb_job_industry%\/visual-designer\/"},"modified":"2024-11-28T11:26:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T11:26:34","slug":"visual-designer-774721","status":"archive","type":"wpbb_job","link":"https:\/\/welovesalt.com\/mena\/jobs\/creative\/account-management\/visual-designer-774721","title":{"rendered":"Visual Designer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Job Summary:<\/strong>
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.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Key Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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                      Required Skills & Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

                        Nice-to-Have:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                        • Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments.<\/li>\n
                        • Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Salt is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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