UI Designer

  • robusta
  • Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
  • Full-time
  • Remotely

وصف الوظيفة

Who we are (Company introduction)

Robusta Technology Group (RTG) is a key driver of digital transformation by providing a holistic tech ecosystem. RTG works with its local and international partners to help build digital customer experiences, establish remote engineering hubs and build ventures across multiple industries and domains. In this pursuit, RTG serves as a catalyst for impact and growth through events, spaces and content focused on creating impact and growth across the different interactions. 

Robusta is a tech agency working with a diverse client base across different sectors & industries on implementing digital transformation programs. Engagements are typically focused on digitization of existing operations & processes and/or activation of digital customer engagement channels. With a team of 100+ tech and market consultants, robusta maintains an impactful footprint across EMEA and engages with its clients through its two key operations hubs in Egypt and Germany. 

UI Definition

User interface design (UI) is the process of creating interfaces in software or computerized devices, focusing on looks and the overall feel or style of a design. 

UI involves aspects of interaction design, visual design (such as choosing colors schemes, typography and images.. etc), designing all elements (such as buttons, forms, icons, menus, labels.. etc.), and UI design principles that should guide UI decisions such as accessibility, usability, navigation, and consistency.

Designers aim to create interfaces that users find easy to use and pleasurable.

What you’ll be doing

  • Research industry trends, standards, and new technologies for use in UI design projects. 
  • Conduct visual research, create mood boards.
  • Establishing and promoting design guidelines, layouts, visual hierarchy, data visualization, best practices, and standards.
  • Create visual concepts and design solutions for user interfaces for software applications (websites, mobile apps “iOS & Android”, web apps, internal systems, and dashboards) while staying within the confines of brand guidelines. 
  • Develop UI mockups, prototypes, and style guides. 
  • Creating a design system for all elements and UI components.
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure the successful execution of designs within technical constraints and timelines.
  • Executing all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to engineers.
  • Test UI designs to identify any potential usability issues or bugs prior to launch.
  • Stay up-to-date on industry trends in web design and mobile applications in order to apply them appropriately on projects.
  • Presenting your designs and project deliverables to clients and evaluate feedback. 

إمتيازات الوظيفة

 Why work with us?

  • Embrace a brighter future with comprehensive Social/Medical Insurance
  • Collaborate with industry-leading tech talents
  • Nurture your career in a dynamic growth culture
  • Enjoy financial benefits with a cost of living allowance (COLA)
  • Secure your financial future with our savings plan
  • Experience the freedom of our remote-first work model
  • Customize your work-life balance with flexible working hours 

Join us to shape your career and thrive in a supportive, forward-thinking environment

متطلبات الوظيفة

 What we need from you

  • Problem solving 
  • Accessibility principles 
  • Interaction design 
  • Responsive design 
  • Graphic design 
  • Critical thinking 
  • Details oriented 
  • Design system 
  • Excellent communication & presentation skills 
  • Empathetic 
  • Openness for feedback 
  • Basic UX design principles 
  • Flexible 
  • Team player 
  • Ownership 
  • Eager to learn 

 KPIs

  • Quality of delivered output 
    • Mood-board
    • Design concept
    • Implementing / cascading the design direction to the rest of screens
    • Design system
    • Consistency
    • Accessibility 
    • Exercises (Ex.: usability testing, asset mapping. etc) 
    • Adhere to brand guidelines
  • Accuracy of estimation 
  • Meeting projects deadlines
  • Timely completion of projects                 
  • Meeting customer/business requirements                
  • Collaboration within multi-disciplinary teams
  • Proactivity
  • Meeting L&D plans 

 Who will you work with

  • Designers (UX & UI)
  • POs
  • AMs
  • Engineers (Frontend, iOS, Android)
  • Internal Stakeholders
  • External Stakeholders
  • 3rd Parties (Ex.: Copywriters & Branding agencies)