Senior Product Designer at LearnlyApp Edtech

LearnlyApp effectively upskill Africans with skills that are in demand like tech skills, help them get jobs with these skills and keep them relevant on the job through continuous upskilling.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Product Designer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job  Description

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Product Designer to join our dynamic team. As a senior member of our design department, you will play a crucial role in shaping the visual and interactive aspects of our software products, ensuring they meet the highest standards of usability, aesthetics, and functionality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end product design process, from conceptualization to implementation, ensuring a user-centric approach throughout.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and other stakeholders, to translate business requirements into intuitive and visually appealing designs.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that effectively communicate design concepts and interactions.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design decisions.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, providing constructive feedback and fostering a collaborative and innovative design culture.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, design tools, and emerging technologies to continuously improve design processes and outcomes.
• Advocate for design excellence and user experience best practices within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Graphics design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• Proven experience at least 6 years in product design for software applications, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work and design process.
• Expert proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and the ability to balance user needs with business objectives.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to present and articulate design decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Adept at managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Agile development processes and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to facilitate effective collaboration with developers.
• Understanding of accessibility and inclusive design practices.

Application Closing Date
7th December, 2023.