UI/UX Designer at Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB): (Deadline 2 August 2024)
Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the UI/UX Designer. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to innovation and transformation, this is the opportunity for you!
The UI/UX Designer with Motion or Graphic Design Skills is responsible for creating user-centric designs by understanding business requirements and user feedback, designing user interfaces, and enhancing the user experience for digital products. The ideal candidate will possess additional skills in either graphic or motion design.
For the case of Graphic Design, this includes a solid understanding of typography, color theory, layout, and composition principles, along with proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and InDesign Suite. In the case of Motion Design, strong motion design skills to enhance visual storytelling and user engagement are a plus, with proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Rive, Principle, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Lottie Files.
The designer will be reporting to the Product, Head of Department.
About RSSB
The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has the mandate to manage and promote social security in Rwanda. RSSB’s vision is to provide a comprehensive social security system that caters to the diverse social security needs of the population, RSSB plays an important role in realising Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). RSSB manages six social security schemes, namely: Pension, Occupational Hazards, Medical scheme, CBHI, Maternity Leave Benefits and EjoHeza (Long-term Term Saving Scheme).
As a leading player in the financial sector, RSSB serves as the largest institutional investor in Rwanda. With assets under management amounting to 2.06 trillion Rwf, which is equivalent to over 15% of the country’s GDP, RSSB invests in key sectors of the economy and plays a crucial role in growing the country’s financial sector. With approximately 12 million members in the above six schemes, encompassing over 90% of Rwanda’s population, RSSB is at the forefront of securing the health and financial well-being of Rwandans.
To achieve its important mandate, RSSB is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to become a modern, data- driven, and high-performing institution. As part of this ambitious initiative, we are seeking highly motivated individuals who are results-oriented and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. By joining RSSB, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the advancement of social security and overall transformation of Rwanda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Create user-centric designs by understanding business requirements, and user feedback.
- Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and mockups.
- Translate requirements into style guides, design systems, design patterns, and attractive user interfaces.
- Design UI elements such as input controls, navigational components, and informational components.
- Create original graphic designs (e.g., images, sketches, and tables).
- Collaborate with product management and engineering to define and implement innovative solutions for product direction, visuals, and experience.
- Present and defend designs and key milestone deliverables to peers and executive- level stakeholders.
- Conduct user research and evaluate user feedback.
- Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices, and standards.
- Conduct usability testing and analyze user feedback and activity and iterate to enhance the user experience.
- Assist in the development and evaluation of personas, user stories, and usability studies.
- Evaluate existing applications and evaluate their UX (user experience) effectiveness.
- Use recent studies and findings to establish the best overall design elements to include in UX design experiences.
Key Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate must have at least;
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- A proven experience in graphic design or motion design with a strong portfolio showcasing relevant projects.
Key competencies
Technical Competencies:
- Graphic Design Competencies: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with strong visual design skills, including color theory, typography, layout design, and illustration.
- Motion Design Competencies: Proficiency in After Effects and other motion graphics software, with expertise in keyframe animation, video editing, and 3D modeling.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Creativity and Innovation: Ability to think creatively and develop innovative design solutions.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and precision in all design work.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.
- Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and feedback.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address design challenges.
- Proactive Work Ethic: Self-motivated and proactive in learning new techniques and improving skills.
- Collaboration: Ability to work well in a team environment, contributing positively to group efforts.
Additional Information:
The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda and applicants must be willing to relocate outside their countries of domicile.
RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.
Interested candidates are advised to visit the RSSB website for a more detailed job description for the role and submit your application online by Friday 2, August 2024.
In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid Criminal Clearance Certificate.
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