MIH Internet Africa currently has a vacancy for a Senior Visual Designer in their incubation team based in Dubai. The Sr. Visual Designer will be responsible for the development and implementation of the company product’s visual strategy. We are looking for a senior designer with extensive experience in visual design for the web, with a particular focus in the e-commerce field preferred. The Senior Visual Designer will simultaneously be working on standardizing front-end elements across multiple platforms, as well as being involved in the design and implementation of changes to the existing user experience on the relevant products. The person in this position needs to have a deep understanding of the role design plays in the business needs and user experience of e-commerce web sites; be able to articulate the principles of good design; and defend design decisions with clarity and a solid theoretical foundation.
- Develop the visual strategy to bring the company brand to life consistently throughout the user experience.
- Develop visual style guide and UI pattern library to standardize as much of the brand front-end as possible (e.g., grids and page types, button design and behavior, form standards, etc.).
- Partner with product managers, UI designers, and engineering to design compelling and engaging user experiences that drive business results.
- Bring a strong focus on user experience design to the product development process.
- Develop HTML prototypes of visual design explorations.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of the theoretical principles of good visual design.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe CS products.
- Experienced in HTML and CSS, as well as cross-browser support.
- Ability to visualize vision and strategy, but at the same time have an immense attention to every detail of design.
- Able to adapt rapidly to change
- Show initiative in main roles & responsibilities
- Demonstrate a sustained desire to learn and work hard
- Apply problem solving/solution focused approach to work
- 5+ years experience in visual design for the web.
- Extensive knowledge of and experience with user experience design and usability principles.
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