Job Description
Title: UI/UX Designer
Department/ Unit: Hoot Marketplace
Direct Report to: Head of Ecommerce
Job Purpose
We are looking for an ambitious UI/UX Designer who is passionate about building digital experiences for mobile app and web that customers love to use.
You will join a dynamic and fast-paced environment and work with cross-functional teams to design, build and roll-out products that deliver the company’s vision and strategy. You will be responsible for our e-commerce platform, and champion the customer by making consistent improvements to the user journey.
Duties and responsibilities
Plan and implement new designs
Optimize existing user interface designs
Test for intuitivity and experience
Communicate with clients to understand their business goals and objectives
Develop technical and business requirements and always strive to deliver intuitive and user-centered solutions
Combine creativity with an awareness of the design elements
Create prototypes for new product ideas
Test new ideas before implementing
Conduct an ongoing user research
Ultimately, you’ll create both functional and appealing experiences that address our clients’ needs and help us grow our customer base.
Requirements and qualifications
3+ years of experience as an UI-UX Designer
UI design portfolio
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or relevant field
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to discuss and explain design options
Detail oriented
Critical thinker
Problem solver and customer-centered
Knowledge of Adobe range of products including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat and Dreamweaver
Good experience with HTML5 & CSS3
Some knowledge of Usability Factors in Human Computer Interaction.