Senior Digital Product Designer - Sandton, Gauteng (Hybrid)

About Glucode:

Glucode is a company that specialises in designing and developing apps for various businesses worldwide. We help our clients create globally competitive apps across different sectors, such as finance, insurance, health, transport, and entertainment.   
We are a diverse team of dreamers, creators, and problem solvers who believe in making the world a better place through technology. We collaborate with our clients and teams to solve problems in the best possible way and uphold our core values of: curiosity, courage, integrity, quality, and passion. Our mission is to be the best mobile partner for companies and work with those whose values align with our own to create beautifully designed, meaningful, easy to use, mobile apps that make a real impact in the world. 

About the Role:
The Senior Digital Product Designer role is a key position within the design team, responsible for creating, refining, and leading high-quality product design projects. This role requires a strong design background, excellent problem-solving skills, and effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities:

Design work

• Create complex product designs, refine existing ones, and contribute to user interface and user experience enhancements
• Create and maintain design documentation, including design concepts, prototypes, design guides and systems
  

Learning and Skill Development

• Actively participate in design workshops, training sessions, and team meetings
• Continuously develop design skills and adapt to new tools and techniques as required
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging design tools and techniques

Design Reviews and Collaboration

• Participate in design reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback
• Collaborate with team members, contributing to planning, estimation, prioritisation and completion of tasks
• Collaborate with team members to ensure alignment of design goals with overall project objectives
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced designers, sharing knowledge and expertise
• Participate in design discussions and contribute to design decision-making
• Work closely with other departments to ensure alignment of design goals with overall business objectives
• Act as a liaison between design and other departments, providing clear explanations and recommendations to stakeholders

Process and Methodology Adherence

• Follow established design standards and guidelines to create clean, user-friendly, and efficient designs
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines and industry best practices
• Contribute to the improvement of designs standards, guidelines,  processes and practices

Quality Assurance

• Assist in identifying and resolving issues in the design work
• Ensure design quality by conducting thorough feedback, validation and usability testing
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve design issues, implementing long-term solutions to prevent future occurrences

Project Management

• Collaborate with project managers, product owners, and stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables
• Develop and maintain project schedules, identifying risks and mitigating potential roadblocks
• Track and report project progress, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones

Key Competencies:

Design Skills

• Strong proficiency in UX and UI design principles and tools
• Strong proficiency with design software such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools
• Strong understanding of design methodologies, best practices, and trends

Communication and Collaboration

• Strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on building rapport and fostering teamwork
• Willingness to seek help and support from more experienced designers when needed
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey design concepts clearly and concisely
• Ability to contribute constructively to team discussions
• Ability to receive and incorporate feedback to improve performance and skills

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address complex design challenges
• Skilled in evaluating trade-offs and making informed decisions based on available data and resources
• Ability to approach complex design problems creatively

Adaptability and Flexibility

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain focus on project objectives
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to develop project schedules, tracking progress, and identifying/mitigating risks

Leadership

• Proven ability to guide and coach less experienced designers
• Experience in contributing to cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration among team members

Key Behaviours:

Values Alignment

• Company Values: Adheres to the company’s values in all professional behaviours.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Respects and values diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
• Engagement: Actively participates in and commits to the company’s mission and culture.

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Participation: Actively participates in team meetings and activities, contributing ideas, feedback, and support.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with others to achieve common goals.
• Building Relationships: Fosters positive working relationships with colleagues.
• Receiving Feedback: Accepts feedback from leaders and colleagues and responds positively.

Adaptability and Continuous Learning

• Flexibility: Adapts to various roles and responsibilities, embracing new challenges.
• Openness to Change: Embraces new processes, technologies, and environments.
• Resilience: Maintains performance under pressure and quickly recovers from setbacks.
• Learning Agility: Continuously seeks opportunities to learn and improve.
• Adaptability in Structure: Adjusts to changes in organisational structure and responsibilities.

Time Management and Reliability

• Prioritisation: Identifies and focuses on high-priority tasks.
• Reliability and Dependability: Consistently delivers quality work on time.
• Efficiency: Makes optimal use of time and resources.
• Punctuality: Arrives on time and manages time efficiently.

Professional Conduct and Integrity

• Appearance and Conduct: Maintains a professional appearance and demeanour.
• Respect for Others: Treats colleagues, partners, and clients with respect.
• Confidentiality: Safeguards sensitive information.
• Respect for Leadership Decisions: Supports leadership decisions and understands their organisational impact.

Leadership and Proactivity

• Influence: Positively influences and motivates others.
• Initiative: Takes proactive actions without waiting for prompts.
• Responsibility: Takes ownership of tasks and leads by example.
• Fearless Feedback: Raises issues, concerns, or risks appropriately.

Work Ethic and Accountability

• Honesty: Remains truthful and transparent in all dealings.
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for actions and their outcomes.
• Commitment to Quality: Strives to produce high-quality work consistently.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in work.
• Compliance with Policies: Diligently adheres to company policies and guidelines.

About You

At Glucode, we value individuals who possess a self-starter mentality as they tend to thrive in our environment. We believe in fostering a collaborative culture, while still encouraging our team members to take initiative and be responsible for their work. 

As a Designer, we are looking for someone who possesses a natural talent for design and has an exceptional eye for detail. We require an individual who has a passion for creating user experiences that leave a lasting impression. We admire those who approach complex problems as challenges and who pay close attention to every detail of their designs.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including Project Managers, Software Engineers, and other members of the design team.

Core Education and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Human Computer Interaction, Design, Interaction Design, or related fields: A qualification in these fields will provide the foundational knowledge necessary to design effective user interfaces.
• Practical experience in Sketch, Figma, or similar design-related tools.
• A excellent track record and portfolio of projects where you have performed a similar role: A strong portfolio that showcases successful projects, with clean designs will demonstrate a designer's ability to create effective and engaging interfaces.
• Experience and knowledge of Apple and Google Interface guidelines: Understanding the design guidelines of these major operating systems is crucial for designing interfaces that are familiar and intuitive to users.
• 6 +  years of work experience creating great user interface designs: This experience should demonstrate a good understanding of design principles and best practices, as well as the ability to design interfaces that meet user needs.

Our Benefits:

• Group Medical Aid percentage contribution.
• Group Life Scheme benefit.
• Apple computer: to seamlessly conduct your work.
• Fitness Watch Gift. 
• Home Office Allowance.
• Monthly Cell phone/Data Allowance.
• Personal Device Insurance.

 Why Glucode

We have won a design award for our beautiful office space, and we have won the ‘best place to work’ award.

Frequently engage and collaborate with our leaders and leadership teams.

Work on meaningful problems that make the world a better place.

We value community and fun with a year-end bash and frequent team outings. 

How To Apply
Simply click on the "Apply" button. We value your unique skills and qualities, and to better understand you, we've prepared a few short questions. Take a moment to provide your thoughtful responses, and we look forward to connecting with you soon.

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