UI/UX Designer at Konga Nigeria

Konga is a leading player in the Nigerian e-commerce space, with over a thousand (1000) employees across the country, over 35 offline retail stores and many growing business subsidiaries such as KongaPay, Konga Travels and Tours, Konga Express, Konga Health, Konga Food, etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: UI/UX Designer

Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Department/Unit: Marketing
Reports to (title): VP, Marketing
Hours of Work: 8am – 5pm

Overview

• As a UI/UX Designer, you will play a pivotal role in designing intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for our web-based applications and platforms.
• You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand user needs, create wireframes and prototypes, and implement responsive and interactive designs. In addition to your design expertise, you'll leverage your PHP, CSS, and HTML skills to ensure seamless integration of front-end designs with back-end functionality.

Key Duties

• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand user requirements and translate them into intuitive and visually stunning UI/UX designs.
• Create wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes to communicate design concepts and user flows.
• Develop responsive and interactive front-end designs using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Implement designs into functional web pages or applications, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and optimization for performance and usability.
• Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate front-end designs with back-end systems and databases using PHP.
• Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to iterate and improve upon designs.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in UI/UX design, web development, and technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing your design skills and projects.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with experience in developing responsive web designs.
• Experience with PHP and integrating front-end designs with back-end systems.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Proven experience in social media management.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and content creation tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a creative flair for crafting engaging content.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and metrics to drive decision-making.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Enthusiasm for staying current with social media trends, technologies, and best practices.

Application Closing Date
12th February, 2024.