Reference: TQ2324_2141_387
Vacancy: 1
Job title: User Interface Designer
Location: Leicester
Job Purpose:
TESTQ Technologies is an IT services and Solutions Company whose offerings span over a variety of industry sectors with strong technical, domain, and process expertise helping clients grow their businesses and decrease operational costs on a continuous basis in an ever-changing business environment.
This opportunity is in the solution design and development arena for User Interface Designer who is responsible for creating intuitive and visually appealing interfaces that delight our users. You will collaborate closely with our UX designers, product managers, and developers to translate user needs and business requirements into compelling design solutions.
Job Description (Main Duties and Responsibilities):
- Design intuitive and functional user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
- Collaborate with UX designers to understand user needs and business requirements.
- Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to iterate on designs.
- Ensure consistency in design across platforms and devices.
- Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in UI design and usability.
- Strong skills in collaborating with front-end developers to ensure design fidelity during implementation.
- Basic understanding of how databases work to inform designs that involve data retrieval and display.
Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience Needed [The candidate must demonstrate these in all stages of assessment]
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a User Interface Designer or a related field
- Hands-on experience with SQL and relational database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle).
- Design Software Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch.
- Proficiency in tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and XD.
- Knowledge of tools like InVision, Axure, or Framer for creating interactive prototypes.
- Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
- Knowledge of cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database).
- Familiarity with SCRUM/Agile development methodologies.
- Experience using tools such as Photoshop, Sketch, Illustrator, InVision, UXPin, Quartz.
- Hands-on experience creating wireframes, prototypes, storyboards, user flows, etc.
- Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG) to ensure designs are usable for all.
- Familiarity with frameworks like Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS for implementing designs.
- Basic knowledge of JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js) to collaborate more effectively with developers.
- Familiarity with web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to track user interaction and inform design decisions.
Other Key skills:
- Good analytical and Problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills
- A thorough approach and Self starter
- Focus on quality and delivery
- Working together in teams.
- Leadership and effective decision making.
- Flexible Attitude
- Excellent customer service
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or above in the UK or Equivalent.
Salary: GBP 42000 to 55000 per annum
Published Date: 29 October 2024
Closing Date: 28 November 2024
Evaluation: CV Review, Technical Test, Personal and Technical Interview and References
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent [Part time and Fixed Term option is available]
