Job Title: Web and User Interface Designer
Imaginet is seeking to hire a talented web and user interface designer with a passion for creating amazing web design work. This position is strictly a design position, but we do require you to have XHTML/CSS ability. You will be working on project teams that include application developers, copywriters, strategists and project managers.
We’re looking for a web designer with experience making highly technical applications appear intuitive and enjoyable to use. We need someone with proven experience in designing and redesigning complex application UIs and enough technical skills to know what can be done.
The ideal candidate will have outstanding visual design skills with a strong sense of graphic design, layout, color, typography, and style, and a deep appreciation for simple, sleek, and usable interfaces. They should also have a solid understanding of interaction design and the way effective designs help achieve business goals.
The position is full-time and on-site.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Creating high quality designs, graphics, mock ups and layouts using Adobe Fireworks or Photoshop for both new and existing Web applications
• Work directly with IT to Build and implement these designs using XHTML, CSS and jquery
• Help create wireframes and intuitive user flows for analysis and review
• Create intuitive interfaces & interaction layer using best practices, the latest Web trends, and all available tools to augment the user experience
• Maintain, improve, and update several existing websites and applications
• Design, develop and manage email campaigns: work with IT to manage triggered email sends through an email client; work with marketing team to design and develop email templates and HTML emails for campaigns
• Coordinate visual design projects and reviews work of the visual design team, providing mentorship and helping to build a strong team
• Work closely in an agile environment with UI designers, front-end developers and key stakeholders to create a highly polished visual experience that fully represent brand, market, and end-user requirements
• Create flow charts of task flows and information architecture for the product features
• Participate in the full lifecycle of product development
• Work closely with product management and marketing teams to understand the target-audience and market-place for new features
• Accountable for creation of style guide
• Understands the overall software development process and how their role fits within it
• Strong, demonstrated ability to optimize application flow from page-to-page (user experience)
• Work with the product team to design UIs around business and user requirements; be a key participant in product design meetings
• Ensure consistent information architecture and usability throughout the UI design
• Own the visual design guide and specifications; this includes HTML/CSS UI samples, color palettes, fonts and graphics
• Work with web engineers to deliver the final product
• Act as the resident UI design guru
Requirement:
Requirements • Web design expert in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator (target customer environment IE/PC) • Proven talent for creating fresh, unique and professional designs& with a strong design sense with a proven track record of success • Passionate about user experience and web site usability • An acute attention to detail, particularly with information architecture and usability • Must enjoy a collaborative design/review process with all members of the team • Offers new ideas and communicates effectively • Ability to create pixel perfect website designs and XHTML/CSS code • Strong work ethics and organizational skills • Experience with design and/or development of mobile web applications a plus • Strong online portfolio of web design work • Teachable. • 2+ years professional web design experience Nice To Have • BA/BFA in graphic design, computer arts or related studies • Knowledge of cross-browser/OS design issues • Intermediate Flash experience • Familiarity with AJAX JavaScript frameworks such as scriptaculous • Experience with web development tools such as Firebug • Knowledge, interest or experience with the entertainment industry
How to apply:
How to Apply:
1. Submit your resume & application in PDF format to hr@imaginet.co.ug
2. Prepare a works profile highlight some of your works in PDF format. Send an email to hr@imaginet.co.ug with the Subject GUI Profile. Include a username & password. You will receive a reply with a link to where you may upload your profile. (using the credentials you supplied)
3. Short listed candidates will be contacted (both by phone & email) for a physical interview
4. Deadline for applications is 24th July while Profiles Deadline is 25th July.
