UI/ UX Designer

UI/UX Designer

IDM, South Africa’s largest and multi-award winning debt management company, has developed multiple credit-focused platforms and is continuously exploring new product development. Our small, fast-growing team is looking for a UI/UX Designer to join our team in Cape Town. For you, as a UI/UX Designer, it is a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of millions of consumers who use our platforms.

What we bring to the table

• Challenging and interesting products for a variety of brands
• Hybrid (onsite and remote) work environment
• Competitive packages, including medical and RA contributions
• A values- and purpose-driven working culture
• Bursary program and encouragement to pursue future studies

Your key responsibilities:

• Work closely with Marketing, Product Owners, Business Analysts, Front End Developers and other key stakeholders to brainstorm solutions to challenging problems
• Translate concepts into user flows, wireframes, mockups, and UI designs that clearly illustrate how the digital products function and look
• Communicate UI mockups and designs effectively to key stakeholders
• Create and maintain brand design systems for platform-wide usage
• Identify UI and UX problems
• Optimise UX based on user feedback and data learnings
• Prepare and handoff final assets to developers
• Bonus skill: Creating original design elements (e.g. illustrations, images, sketches, and tables) according to corporate brand guidelines
• Bonus skill: planning and conducting user research in a variety of formats, including surveys, remote and in-person user testing

Role requirements:

• A graphic design qualification from a reputable institution or relevant tertiary qualification
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience
• Expert knowledge in standard UI/UX software such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
• Expert knowledge of user-centred design principles and mobile-first design
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Natural problem-solver
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail while keeping an eye on the big picture
• Ability to:
  • iterate design solutions efficiently and intelligently
  • effectively work across multiple products
  • function with a high degree of autonomy 
  • work with company brand guidelines

Application requirements

In your application, include the following:

• CV
• A portfolio in PDF format or a link to an online version

Applications will only be assessed if they include the above items.