Apply for UI / UX Designer at the 54gene Full Time

Interested members of the public are therefore informed that the54gene is currently recruiting for the position ofUI / UX Designer, and by this notice, all qualified persons are expected to apply.

54gene was founded in 2019 by Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong to address the significant gap in the global genomics market; Nearly 90% of genetic material used in pharmaceutical research is Caucasian. Only 2% is African, despite the fact that Africans and people of African ancestry are more genetically diverse than all other world populations combined.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: UI / UX Designer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Engineering
Reports to: VP, Engineering
Industry: Biotechnology

Job Description

• We are seeking a creative and analytical UI/UX Designer to join our team
• To be successful in this role, you should have experience with design software and wireframe tools.
• Ultimately, You will also create both functional and appealing features that address our clients’ needs and help us grow our customer base.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Investigating user experience design requirements for our suite of digital assets.
• Developing and conceptualizing a comprehensive UI/UX design strategy for our  brand.
• Producing high quality UX design solutions through wireframes, visual and graphic designs, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and prototypes.
• Designing UI elements and tools such as navigation menus, search boxes, tabs, and widgets for our digital assets.
• Testing UI elements such as CTAs, banners, page layouts, page designs, page flows, and target links for landing pages.
• Collaborating with the marketing team, and internal and external designers to ensure the creation and delivery of tailored experiences for the digital user.
• Providing advice and guidance on the implementation of UX research methodologies and testing activities in order to analyze and predict user behavior.
• Adhering to style standards on typography and graphic design.
• Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g. responsiveness).

Qualifications
Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering is preferred but not required.

Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years UI/UX design experience for digital products or services.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• A portfolio of professional UI/UX design work for both web and mobile platforms
• Working knowledge of the following technologies and software: Sketch, InVision, Visio, HTML, CSS (SCSS), iOS, Android, Design Systems and Adobe Creative Suite
• A team player but can work independently too
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.

Other

• Authorization to work in Nigeria
• Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.