UI/UX Designer

Position Title:  UI/UX Designer

Reporting To:  Lead – Platform and Technology Solutions

Location:           Bangalore

Job Description

The UI/UX Designer plays
a critical role in shaping the user experience and ensuring that digital
products are visually appealing, functional, and user-centered.

The UI/UX Designer’s responsibilities
involve a mix of design, coding, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Qualifications

-          Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Graphic Design, HCI,
UX Design, or a related field is preferred

-          3-5 years of UI/UX design experience with a strong
portfolio showcasing a variety of projects and design solutions. 

-          Proficiency in HTML5 and CSS3 with the ability to
hand-code responsive web designs.

-          Expertise in Figma or similar design and prototyping
tools.

-          Experience with tools such as Adobe Suite, Axure, and
Balsamiq

 Key Responsibilities

-       Wireframing and Prototyping: Develop wireframes,
interactive prototypes, and mockups using industry-standard tools such as
Figma.

-          HTML5 and CSS3: Translate design
concepts into HTML/CSS code, ensuring pixel-perfect implementation and
responsive design.

-          Collaboration: Work closely with
cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and
stakeholders, to understand project requirements and provide design guidance
throughout the development process.

-          User Research: Conduct user research
and usability testing to gather insights and refine design solutions based on
user feedback.

-          Information Architecture: Create and maintain
organized information architectures, ensuring content is easily accessible and
structured logically.

-          Visual Design: Craft visually
appealing and consistent design elements, including icons, typography, color
schemes, and graphics.

-          Accessibility: Ensure designs are
accessible and comply with WCAG guidelines to make our products inclusive to
all users.

-          Documentation: Create design
documentation, including style guides and design specifications, to facilitate
collaboration and maintain design consistency.

-          Stay Updated: Stay up-to-date with
industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously
improve design skills and strategies.

Technical Skills
and Competencies

-          Strong understanding of user-centered design
principles and design thinking methodologies.

-          Excellent communication and collaboration skills to
work effectively within cross-functional teams.

       -          Knowledge of user research and usability testing
methodologies.

-          Expertise in standard UX software such as Sketch,
OmniGraffle, Axure, UXPin, Balsamiq, Framer.

-          Knowledge of wireframe tools (e.g., Wireframe.cc and
InVision)

-          Up-to-date knowledge of design software like Adobe
Illustrator and Photoshop.

-          Familiarity with information architecture and interaction
design principles.

-          Verification of designs through reviews, validations,
and formal usability testing with end-users.

-          The ability to provide detailed specifications and/or
optimized HTML and CSS prototypes for Developers and Engineers to work.

-          Experience with designing end-user, business web-based
applications.

-          Creative problem-solving skills and an eye for detail.

-          Excellent MS Office Skills

-          Experience working across organizational boundaries on
a local and global basis.

-          Excellent oral and written communications skills and
experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels.

-          Good at managing stakeholder expectations.

-          Excellent time management skills.

-          Track individual and team progress and work on
improvements.

-          Be a Solid Team Player and a Global Player.

-          Adapt to change with ease.

-          Be able to provide value add by going the extra mile.

-     Having an interest in building a conscious and
sustainable world. The ability to understand impacts and how to solve global
challenges around sustainability and Climate Change