Job Description

Description:As a Junior UX/UI Designer, you will primarily support our Global Head of Customer Experience in creating market-related presentations. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and gain valuable experience in presentation design. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to transition into a full UX/UI Designer role over time. While most of your time will be dedicated to presentations, the rest of your time will be focused on UX/UI design work, allowing you to develop your skills and contribute to a variety of design projects. This position is ideal for someone who is looking to grow their career in UX/UI design and is passionate about creating exceptional customer experiences.Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Global Head of Customer Experience to understand project requirements and objectives for presentations.
• Design and develop visually appealing and user-friendly presentations that effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts.
• Work on UX & UI design in the context of eCommerce and omnichannel
• Design experiences that both build digital brand experiences and drive high conversion rates
• Design unique and effective user interfaces by aligning visual design, user experience and technical implementation
• Collaborate and communicate with colleagues and clients within and outside your team
• Share your skills and experience with colleagues and clients
• Juggle excellent deliveries and rapidly changing client needs
• Work in agile projects

Examples of what you will be doing:

• Presentation Design: Designing PowerPoint presentations for sales pitches, product launches, and internal meetings. This includes creating slide layouts, selecting visuals, and ensuring the presentation is engaging and on-brand.
• Graphic Design: Creating graphics and illustrations for presentations, such as icons, charts, and diagrams, to visually communicate key messages and data points.
• Template Creation: Developing custom templates for presentations that can be used across the organization, ensuring consistency in branding and design.
• Content Integration: Integrating content provided by stakeholders into presentation slides, ensuring that the messaging is clear and impactful.
• Feedback Incorporation: Incorporating feedback from stakeholders and leadership into presentations, making revisions as necessary to meet their expectations.
• Presentation Enhancement: Suggesting and implementing enhancements to presentations, such as animations, transitions, and interactive elements, to improve engagement and effectiveness.
• UX/UI Design Support: Assisting the UX/UI design team with various tasks, such as creating wireframes, conducting user research, and prototyping, during the allocated time for UX/UI design work.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborating with teams across the organization, such as marketing, sales, and product development, to gather information and ensure alignment on presentation content and design.
• Training and Development: Participating in training sessions and workshops to enhance skills in presentation design, UX/UI design, and other relevant areas.
• Continuous Learning: Staying updated on industry trends and best practices in presentation design, UX/UI design, and related fields to bring fresh ideas and insights to the role.

Minimum Requirements:

• A design portfolio is a must, however, any designs or projects you did in university will be considered
• Degree in graphic design or any related design field
• Minimum 0-3 years of experience at an agency or online retailer
• Knowledge in the Google suite: Google Sheets, Slides and Docs
• Knowledge of Sketch, Figma or XD is an advantage
• Attention to detail is key
• Good communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Fast learning and being able to work under pressure
• Strategic thinker that can offer creative solutions and ideas, with the ability to translate them into actionable items

Based on experience and qualification we offer the following:

• First hand opportunity to work with global head of customer experience and gain world class experience
• Opportunity to work on some of South Africa's top retail brands
• Huge exposure to international developers, design experts, project managers and development processes
• Opportunity to manage complex projects in a booming industry (e-commerce)

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