What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Designer position at Derivco?
Job Profile Summary
Join us to create the giants in the industry
At Derivco, we believe that our people are not just employees – they are the heart and soul of our business. It's their skills, expertise, and passion that define who we are and drive us towards excellence every day.We empower our people to think creatively, push boundaries, and take ownership of their work. We don't just want employees; we want innovators and difference-makers who are ready to make an impact.
Culture is at the core of everything we do. We create an environment where our people can thrive, grow, and unleash their full potential. We provide the right tools, support, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We are currently looking for multiple Product Designers to join our Cape Town, Durban or Pretoria offices.
Role Overview: Provide innovative and user-centered design solutions for software products, ensuring alignment with business objectives and commercial goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, visually appealing designs that enhance user experience and drive market success.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain detailed design documentation, including design specifications, style guides, and design systems, to ensure consistency and clarity across the software while ensuring that this documentation is accessible to all team members and supports effective implementation and communication of design concepts.
- Plan and conduct usability tests to evaluate the effectiveness of design solutions and gather actionable insights for refinement.
- Develop user personas, user journeys, and user flows to guide the design process and ensure a deep understanding of user requirements.
- Ensure that products are designed to be suitable for clients and align with current market requirements. Focus on cost-effectiveness while balancing company goals, product strategy, and client needs.
- Utilize analytics and research to design effective solutions for product development. Prototype and implement changes in alignment with the product's business strategy, ensuring they meet both client needs and market demands.
Key Qualifications:
- 3 – 5 years of experience in Product Design.
- Expanded knowledge base with a deeper understanding of job-related concepts and/or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Design, Product Management
Specific & Business Knowledge Required:
- Design Thinking, Prototyping Tools; Design Systems and Components; UI/UX Principles; Interaction Design; User Research; Usability Testing and Accessibility Standards; Product Design Principles & Practices
- Knowledge of current trends; current product portfolio; current customer portfolio; understanding of various sale platforms & territories; market insights & industry knowledge.
Derivco is an equal opportunities employer.
We value people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles and circumstances and we are committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a productive working environment free from unfair and unlawful discrimination
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