UX/UI Researcher at Twiga Foods

Job Summary

Twiga Tech team is looking for a new member to join their team as a UX/UI researcher. This person will collaborate closely with integrated Twiga Tech teams to deliver compelling solutions to the business across multiple departments in business development and social
impact.

As a designer, you will build upon the existing relationships and track record of the Twiga Design team to establish a meaningful, sustainable and profitable role for design within
Twiga's operations. As part of this role, you will be expected to contribute to a wide range of projects – some that fit your skillset and some that will stretch you.

To be successful for this role, you believe in the power of human-centered design (HCD) tools and methods to create innovative and results-oriented solutions to systemic problems in
emerging market contexts. You excel in generating fresh insights, inspiring breakthrough ideas and solving problems using a combination of strategic and creative thinking, and you want to put your skills to work – transforming the organization and the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating the value of HCD-oriented approaches through exceptional problem-solving skills
• Contributing to developing and executing compelling, actionable and highly relevant creative strategies for each client engagement that fit within the overall strategic vision
• Taking accountability for the quality of creative deliverables in your area(s) of expertise, including
  production of thorough and detailed documentation
• Contributing to building strong and sustainable client relationships
• Collaborating effectively with other Twiga team members at all stages of projects; maintaining responsibility for your own time and deliverables
• Contributing to thought leadership initiatives and activities related to their area(s) of expertise
• Maintaining the quality of your design toolset in keeping with advances at the forefront of commercial design practice