Junior Designer
Ibuqa.io
Nairobi | Full Time | NGO / Non-Profit Associations
Closing in 3 months ago
- The Junior Designer will be responsible for product discovery, gathering user requirements, and conducting market research. They will create detailed user journeys, wireframe designs, and high-quality prototypes using design software.
 - Additionally, they will help create visually engaging and user-friendly designs across digital and print platforms. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of top-quality products. If you're a creative thinker with a passion for innovative design and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply and help shape our product portfolio's future.
 
Responsibilities
- User Requirement Gathering:
 - Collaborate with stakeholders to assist in gathering user requirements and translating them into actionable insights for product development.
 - Must be able to carry out brainstorming sessions with the team to discuss how certain features could be improved and/or implemented.
 - Market Research:
 - Conduct thorough market research to inform product development strategies and stay updated on industry trends.
 - User Journey Mapping:
 - Create detailed user journeys that address specific user needs and pain points, ensuring a user-centric approach to product design.
 - Prototype Development:
 - Utilize design software to wireframe and develop high-quality product prototypes for evaluation and iteration.
 - User Validation:
 - Test and validate prototypes with users to gather feedback and insights for refinement.
 - Template Creation:
 - Develop and maintain templates for various products within
 - the organization to streamline the design process.
 - Documentation:
 - Document the design process, decisions, and outcomes to maintain a record of product development activities.
 - Quality Assurance:
 - Support product development efforts to ensure that products meet high-quality standards and align with organizational goals.
 - Cross-functional collaboration:
 - Collaborate closely with the product design and development team to conceptualize and design innovative products.
 - Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure products are delivered on time and adhere to the highest quality standards.
 - Being a team player, understanding the business goals and having the drive to actualize the business goals within and outside the current skills one may currently possess.
 - Timely Delivery:
 - Coordinating your work to ensure that delivery of work is
 - based on the team's, clients’, and stakeholders' expectations
 - and within sprint duration.
 - Collaboration:
 - Active participant in the daily stand-ups with a clear understanding of the design requirements and the ability to clearly communicate the progress being made with one's tasks.
 
Qualifications
- Must Have: Any bachelor's degree
 - Must Have: A portfolio with samples of work done
 - Good to Have: Certifications in relevant areas such as User
 - Experience UX Design, Product Management, or Design Thinking
 
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