UX Designer

Capitec


Date: 7 hours ago
City: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Contract type: Full time
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We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To be part of the journey, follow the steps below:

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Purpose Statement

  • To assume responsibility for the development, implementation, evaluation and enhancement of world-class user experience design for digital platforms, while conforming to the Capitec brand fundamentals.
  • To enhance user experience through usability studies and contribute towards the translation of feature requirements into interactive and visual designs across platforms.
  • To apply industry knowledge and creative problem solving to design cohesive, impactful, functional and client-centric user experiences.

Education (Minimum)

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Design

Education (Ideal Or Preferred)

  • Bachelor's Degree in Design

Knowledge and Experience

Experience

Minimum:

  • 2 – 4 years’ experience in User Experience design.
  • Experience in multiple projects from beginning to end.
  • Proven experience in conducting user research, interviews, surveys and usability studies, and translating findings into UX requirements.
  • Experience in applying user research and other tools to defend designs.

Ideal

  • Experience in the financial sector would be advantageous.
  • Creative background to support UX methodologies would be advantageous.
  • Experience in analytics would be advantageous.
  • Proficiency in Figma.

Knowledge

Minimum

  • Strong knowledge of User Experience design, principles, best practises and trends.
  • Understanding of how feature requirements translate into interactive and visual designs across platforms.
  • Understanding of how a business strategy is translated into practical designs that demonstrate business value.
  • Strong knowledge of design software (e.g., Figma) and graphics design editing tools (e.g., Adobe Suite).
  • Strong knowledge of design techniques (e.g., wireframing and prototyping).
  • Proper understanding of visual elements (layout, typography, visual hierarchy, colour theory).
  • Understanding of how best to employ these tools, techniques and principles in designs.

Ideal

  • Knowledge of psychology, anthropology, and/or behavioural science (as it pertains to CX/UX principles).
  • Knowledge of analytics and data.

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Planning, organising and coordination skills
  • Business writing skills
  • Presentation Skills
  • Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)

Additional Information

  • Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals.

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