UI/UX Engineer Yaounde Job in Yaounde Recruiting by eRecruiter

Our client is a multinational NGO whose mission is to build stronger health systems through the design and implementation of data-driven solutions that respond to local needs and provide under-served communities with tools to lead healthier lives. They currently need suitable candidate for the position of a UI/UX Engineer in Yaound, Cameroon. Purpose of the position The UI/UX Engineer would be well versed in the design process with an emphasis on UI/Visual Design for both Mobile and Web applications. The ideal candidate has experience working within creative agencies, in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will not only have excellent interaction and visual design skills but also be able to clearly and confidently articulate a choice of design direction to support business goals. Keywords UI/UX, Figma, Design Systems Fireworks, Illustrator, OmniGraffle, HTML, CSS, JavaScript What youll do To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned: Deliver high-quality, polished applications to drive our product vision and roadmap Champion best-in-industry design principles while supporting ongoing strategic initiatives Support end-to-end user experience and UI design for all digital properties Develop high-level and/or detailed storyboards, mockups, and prototypes to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas. Working with developers on the team to help deliver a polished product Produce detailed production-ready visual specifications ready to pass off to engineers. Quickly iterate on multiple visual design explorations to arrive at a simple, but robust solution, accounting for complex requirements. Gauge the usability of new and existing products and make constructive suggestions for change Source all current UI/UX product opportunities, including support for the platform and product needs Build out UI artifacts, in addition to assisting our Senior UX Designer with UX experiences and research Work closely with a cross-functional team of stakeholders to design capabilities that define the next generational products Use design systems, storyboards, process flows, and sitemaps to illustrate design concepts Identify and resolve UX issues. Who you are The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform this job. BA/BSc in interaction design, visual communication design, graphic design, or a relatedfield A minimum of 4 years of experience in research and design for web, mobile, and emerging platforms Have a strong online portfolio and results in digital (web and app) applications Ability to think big picture and translate business goals into designs and user experiences Experience designing with style guides and pattern libraries and using a variety of tools like Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, OmniGraffle, Sketch, etc. Demonstrated track record of delivering innovative, elegant designs working under broad directives with minimal hand-holding or oversight Experience with collaborating on and presenting work to a range of stakeholders - executives, engineers, product managers, business leaders, researchers, other UX, andvisual designers Portfolio of work in UI/UX design for web and mobile platforms. Demonstrate proficiency in graphic design, animation, typography, iconography, color theory, and visual layout. Experience with HTML/CSS layout and JavaScript prototyping. Experience championing responsive design principles. Proficient in UI design tools like Sketch and Adobe Creative Cloud Proven experience in storyboarding, wireframing, and creating design specifications. Curiosity, creativity, and a problem-solving attitude are compulsory. Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across the organization. Bachelors or Masters degree in design or related fields is an added advantage. A creative self-starter, and team player with the ability to multi-task and focus. Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Flexibility to work longer hours and meet tight deadlines as needs may require. Fluent in both English and French
BA/BSc in interaction design, visual communication design, graphic design, or a related field ━ A minimum of 4 years of experience in research and design for web, mobile, and emerging platforms
MInimum 4 Years
Have a strong online portfolio and results in digital (web and app) applications ━ Ability to think big picture and translate business goals into designs and user experiences ━ Experience designing with style guides and pattern libraries and using a variety of tools like Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, OmniGraffle, Sketch, etc. ━ Demonstrated track record of delivering innovative, elegant designs working under broad directives with minimal hand-holding or oversight