dotsavvy User Experience Architect job in Kenya

Vacancy: User Experience Architect

Purpose of the Position:

Do you have a passion for creating websites and mobile applications that are intuitive, usable, and elegant? 

As a User Experience (UX) Architect at Dotsavvy, you’ll work with Application Developers and Digital Designers to map out and deliver well-defined user experiences. 

In addition, you’ll use your knowledge of research principles to conduct usability research and reviews.

We are looking for the following qualities in a candidate:

• Create information architecture diagrams, user experience workflow diagrams, wireframes, proof-of-concepts, and interactive prototypes
• Create holistic design solutions that address business, brand, and user requirements
• Effectively communicate conceptual ideas, design rationale, and the specifics of user centered design process
• Foster collaboration and present cohesive interaction, design, and user experience approaches to a non-design audience
• Ensure consistency between the various customer-facing platforms created by Dotsavvy
• Work in partnership with business stakeholders, graphic designers, and developers to design end-to-end experiences using participatory and iterative design techniques
• Act as a UX evangelist, ensuring others understand the value of UX activities and help develop and drive user experience strategy
• Stay up to date with new technologies and trends in the web design space

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree or similar experience in Interaction Design, Psychology, or a related field
• A minimum of two years of related work experience in interaction design, user interface design, and user experience research
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including business development, product management, and engineering
• Strong ability to create information architecture diagrams, user experience workflow diagrams, wireframes, proof-of-concepts, and interactive prototypes
• Familiarity with user interface guidelines and best practices for major platforms (iOS, Android, web) and an understanding of the limitations and tradeoffs of using various development technologies and standards (XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, etc.)
• Ability to create pixel-level mockups and/or clickable high fidelity prototypes based on an existing style guide, using tools such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, etc
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a highly collaborative team to listen effectively, to respect others’ perspectives and contributions, and to offer and accept feedback openly
• Outstanding verbal and written presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to quickly adapt the content to the audience
• Organized, able to think beyond what is asked for, and able to juggle multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced, often evolving environment
• Experience with websites and mobile apps
• Experience working in an AGILE development environment

Apply for this position:

If think that your that special talent we may be looking for, kindly send us your CV on jobs@dotsavvyafrica.com by the 15th October 2013

About Dotsavvy

Do you want to be a bigger fish in a smaller pond? Dotsavvy is a 10+ years old full-service Digital Agency with strategy, content, advertising, social media, technology integration and mobile marketing capabilities. Our clients run the gamut from financial services, nonprofits, consumer, technology, healthcare, travel, and the public sector. 

With fewer than 20 people on the team, you will have the unique opportunity to wear many hats. And if you want to join a Digital Agency that promotes from within, look no further. We have a track record of cultivating internal talent. 

You can find out more about Dotsavvy from our web site at www.dotsavvyafrica.com