Our client is a multinational NGO whose mission is to build stronger health systems through the design and implementation of datadriven solutions that respond to local needs and provide underserved 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 fastpaced 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 you ll do
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned:
- Deliver highquality polished applications to drive our product vision and roadmap
- Champion bestinindustry design principles while supporting ongoing strategic initiatives
- Support endtoend user experience and UI design for all digital properties
- Develop highlevel 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 productionready 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 crossfunctional 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 related field
- 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 handholding 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 problemsolving attitude are compulsory.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across the organization.
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in design or related fields is an added advantage.
- A creative selfstarter and team player with the ability to multitask and focus.
- Ability to adapt quickly to a fastpaced and dynamic environment.
- Flexibility to work longer hours and meet tight deadlines as needs may require.
- Fluent in both English and French
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