IT & Systems Engineer at West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC)

Job Objective

Design and refine intuitive user interfaces, collaborating with designers and developers to create seamless, user-centred experiences.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end UI/UX design process, from user research, wireframing and prototyping to high-fidelity design and final implementation. Collaborate with other designers, back-end developers and stakeholders to create visually stunning, intuitive and user-friendly interfaces
• Collaborate closely with other designers, developers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into seamless, visually engaging user experiences
• Create and maintain design systems in tools like Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch to ensure consistency across products
• Work with developers to ensure accurate translation of designs into responsive, accessible, and performant web interfaces
• Optimize designs for accessibility (WCAG compliance), responsiveness and cross-browser compatibility to deliver inclusive digital experiences
• Conduct UX research and analysis to refine designs and improve usability
• Advocate for modern UI/UX best practices, responsive design, interactive animations and data visualisation for enhanced user engagement
• Document design guidelines, interaction patterns and usability principles to support scalability and onboarding
• Stay up to date with industry trends in UI/UX, front-end frameworks and emerging design technologies to drive continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, UI/UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of experience in UX research and design, with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions
• Proficiency in design handover tools like storybook or zeplin
• Proficiency in design tools like Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or Adobe Photoshop for creating wireframes, prototypes and high-fidelity designs
• Strong understanding of UX principles, user flows, interaction design and usability best practices
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, responsive design) to effectively collaborate with developers
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and best practices for inclusive design
• Familiarity with design systems and component-based UI development
• Experience with React.js and modern JavaScript frameworks is a plus
• Experience with UI testing, A/B testing, and user research methodologies

Experience & Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• A keen eye for aesthetics, animations and micro-interactions to elevate user experience
• Proven experience in building pixel-perfect, visually appealing UIs with a deep understanding of UI/UX principles

NB: Candidates with a strong UI design portfolio will be highly preferred. Please share links to previous projects or design showcases for review.

Attributes

• Client focused, relationship builder
• Integrity, honest with high ethical standards
• Boundless, passionate and flexible
• Personnel excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
• Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnerships
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for technology and innovation
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and think creatively
• Efficient time management, a fast learner in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Willing to mentor, coach and train others