UX Designer Specialist at Providus Bank

Job Summary

A User Experience (UX) designer will be responsible for enhancing the overall experience that users have with a products, services, or system. The goal of UX design will be to create a positive, seamless, and enjoyable interaction between users and various E-Business products. The role of a UX designer is dynamic, and it involves a combination of creativity, empathy, analytical thinking, and technical skills to create compelling and user-friendly experiences.

Responsibilities

Here are some key aspects of the UX designer role:

User Research:

• Conducting user research to understand the needs, behaviours, and preferences of the target audience.
• Gathering insights through methods such as interviews, surveys, usability testing, and analytics.

Information Architecture:

• Organizing and structuring content or information in a way that is logical and intuitive for users.
• Creating sitemaps, user flows, and wireframes to plan the structure and layout of a product.

Interaction Design:

• Designing the interactive elements of a product, including navigation, buttons, forms, and other user interface components.
• Focusing on creating a smooth and efficient flow for users to accomplish their tasks.

Visual Design:

• Crafting the visual aesthetics of a product, considering aspects like color schemes, typography, and imagery.
• Ensuring that the visual design aligns with the brand and enhances the overall user experience.

Prototyping:

• Building interactive prototypes to demonstrate the flow and functionality of a product before it is developed.
• Iteratively testing and refining prototypes based on user feedback.

Usability Testing:

• Conducting usability testing to evaluate how well users can interact with a product.
• Analyzing feedback and making adjustments to improve the overall user experience.

Collaboration:

• Working closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborating with other designers, such as visual designers and UI designers, to ensure a cohesive design.

Accessibility:

• Ensuring that the product is accessible to users with diverse abilities and disabilities.
• Incorporating inclusive design principles to make the product usable by a wide range of people.

Continuous Learning:

• Staying updated on industry trends, tools, and best practices in UX design.
• Seeking feedback and learning from user interactions to inform future design decisions.

Communication Skills:

• Effectively communicating design decisions and rationale to both technical and non-technical team members.
• Advocating for the user throughout the design and development process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree holder in Computer Science or any related course of study
• 3 - 5 years' experience as a UX designer
• Previous experience from a commercial bank will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS and JavaScript, UXPin.