Learnly Africa's client in Nairobi is seeking a Junior Designer to join their innovative product development team. In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to gather user requirements, conduct market research, and create high-quality prototypes. You will also collaborate on the design of user journeys, focusing on building intuitive and impactful user experiences.

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Responsibilities:

• User Requirement Gathering: Work with stakeholders to understand and translate user needs into actionable insights.

• Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends and conduct thorough research to inform design decisions.

• User Journey Mapping: Develop detailed user journeys to address customer pain points.

• Prototype Development: Use design software to create wireframes and high-quality product prototypes.

• User Testing & Validation: Test prototypes with users and incorporate feedback for improvements.

• Template Creation: Design and maintain product templates to streamline workflows.

• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of the design process, decisions, and outcomes.

• Collaboration: Work closely with product teams to ensure timely, high-quality deliveries that meet organizational goals.

 

Skills:

• Strong understanding of design principles, including color theory, typography, and layout.

• Proficiency in design software like Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator), Figma, Sketch, and Canva.

• Knowledge of Design Thinking processes, including validation, discovery, and prototyping.

• Effective time management and multitasking skills to handle various projects simultaneously.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Attention to detail with a proactive and professional work ethic.

• Experience in project coordination and stakeholder management.

• Basic design documentation skills to maintain records of the design process and outcomes.

• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies and software development lifecycles is an added advantage.

• A creative mindset with a strong willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities.

 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or Marketing.

• 1-2 years of experience as a designer, with a strong portfolio of relevant work.

• Exposure to user research methods and ability to assist with user requirements gathering.

• Certifications in relevant areas such as User Experience (UX) Design, Product Management, or Design Thinking can enhance a candidate's qualifications.

 

Benefits:

• Great mission and company culture 

• Impact work across the Healthcare sector 

• Growth Opportunities 

• Market Competitive Salary

• Health and Medical

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To Apply: Submit your resume to mwihaki@learnlyafrica.com by Oct 11th, 2024.