Product Design Fellow at Impact Africa Network

Position Overview:

• We are seeking a motivated Product Design Fellow with a keen interest in Graphic, User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design, and proficient in using different tools such as Figma, Adobe and Canva to create engaging interfaces. As a member of our team, you will collaborate closely with various departments to ensure our products align with branding guidelines and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Align designs with branding guidelines and visual identity, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.
• Apply graphic design principles, including layout, composition, color theory, and typography, to craft visually appealing interfaces that convey the brand's tone and message effectively.
• Utilize design tools to design intuitive user interfaces, incorporating relevant graphics, icons, illustrations, and imagery to enhance the overall user experience.
• Collaborate with marketing and other teams to ensure designs align with branding guidelines and visual identity.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to identify user personas, behaviors, needs, and pain points.
• Create user journey maps and empathy maps to visualize and understand the user experience.
• Utilize data analysis techniques to extract meaningful insights from user interactions and feedback.
• Translate research findings into actionable design recommendations that address user needs and pain points effectively.
• Create interactive designs, ranging from low-fidelity wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes, to iterate and refine product concepts.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the organization to support the design and development process effectively.

Requirements:

• Graduate from a relevant design program (e.g., Graphic Design, Interaction Design, UX/UI Design).
• Proficiency in using design tools such as Adobe tools and Figma, to create compelling user interfaces.
• Strong understanding of graphic design principles and their application in digital interfaces.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented approach with a focus on delivering high-quality designs that meet both user needs and business objectives.
• A passion for learning and staying updated on industry trends and best practices in Graphic & UI/UX design.
• Previous experience or projects demonstrating your Graphic & UI/UX design skills is a plus.