UI/UX Designer at Crown Interactive

Crown InteractiveLagos, Nigeria Software Development

Full Time

Crown Interactive delivers innovative, cost-effective, service aggregation solutions to the Telecom, Media and Technology-based sectors. Starting in 2005, this London-based business has gained ground-breaking expertise integrating business systems with evolving information technology. Based on the local demands of emerging markets, a new operation has been launched with its head office in Lagos, Nigeria. We also have a base in Washington DC. Our uniquely qualified and highly skilled team includes a diverse make-up of international technology professionals. The company is guided by our operating principles of professionalism, integrity, efficiency, innovation, and unsurpassed customer service. Crown Interactive is launching a world-class Service Aggregator platform in Nigeria using cutting-edge Business Support Systems (BSS) platform. The service offering includes comprehensive order-to-cash services for local and international service providers who are seeking to outsource their business support systems with a minimum of capital expenditure. Additionally, Crown Interactive has established a Nigerian-based products operation with exclusive distribution rights to provide highly innovative 3G data and voice Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) for individual consumers and small-to-medium businesses.

Job Objective

Are you passionate about creating flawlessly functional, visually engaging digital products such as apps, websites, and software products. Are you excited about committed to creating intuitive and visually appealing user experiences that engage and delight users. We are looking for a UI/UX Designer with a strong background in user interface design, user experience principles, and a passion for creating intuitive and visually appealing software products and designs to join our team.

Responsibilities

Design and Development:

Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and site maps to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
Develop high-fidelity prototypes and final visual designs for web and mobile applications.
Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into user-centric designs.

User Research:

Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design decisions.
Analyse user feedback and activity to iterate and improve the user experience.

UI/UX Best Practices:

Stay updated with the latest UI/UX trends, techniques, and technologies.
Ensure designs are consistent with our brand guidelines and design system.
Advocate for best practices in user interface and user experience design.
Collaboration and Communication:
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility and implementation.
Present and defend design decisions to peers and executive level stakeholders.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior designers as needed.
Participate in Crown Interactive learning, development and mentoring programs

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices.
Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction.
Experience with responsive and adaptive design principles.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Strong Presentation Skills
Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.
Knowledge of accessibility standards and how to apply them in design.
Experience with data visualization and dashboard design.

Experience & Qualification

Bachelor degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum of 5 – 7 years hands on experience in UI/UX Design with portfolio showcasing your work
Experience working with a software or technology company will be an added advantage

Perks & Benefits: