UX Designer

Application instructions

1. Carefully read through the job description below.
2. Apply by sending an email with your CV and a brief cover letter of no more than 300 words to jobs@openup.org.za. Please clearly indicate in the subject of the email the position you are applying to.

Job Description

A fixed-term, full-time contract position.  This role will work closely with organisational management, the creative director, product owners, and project implementation teams. Please note this is a junior to intermediate position.

The position of user-experience designer encompasses, but is not limited to, the following tasks:

• Develop wireframes and designs based on research and user engagement
• Help conduct user experience research
• Assist team members with executing on branded material (presentations, documents, social media etc) and ensure that a high standard is maintained
• General graphic design
• Basic web app design

Requirements

• UX/UI Experience (3 - 5 years)
• Professional graphic design experience (Adobe Creative Suite and Figma)
• A grasp of the basics of HTML/CSS and practical web design (recommended)
• Experience with the basics of Webflow (advantageous but not essential)
• Good communication skills (copywriting skills advantageous)
• Able to work in teams and independently
• Able to work with software developers

Start date: Immediately.

Salary: In line with experience and market-related.

Location: Remote.