Internship Global Program - UI/UX Designer - Jumia (Full Time)

About Jumia:

Jumia believes that technology has the potential to transform everyday life in Africa for the better. Jumia was built to help consumers access millions of goods and services conveniently and at the best prices while opening up a new way for sellers to reach consumers and grow their businesses.

Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in 2019, Jumia is the leading e-commerce company in Africa, operating in 11 countries. The Jumia platform consists of a marketplace, which connects sellers with consumers, a logistics service, which enables the shipment and delivery of packages from sellers to consumers, and a payment service, JumiaPay, which offers a safe and easy solution to facilitate online payment transactions. The company offers goods across a broad range of categories, such as phones and electronics, home appliances, fast-moving consumer goods, fashion and beauty.

UI/UX Designer Intern: Shape the Future of African E-Commerce

Are you passionate about creating seamless digital experiences that delight millions of users? Do you dream of designing interfaces that revolutionize online shopping? Jumia, Africa's leading e-commerce platform, is seeking a talented and enthusiastic UI/UX Designer Intern to join our innovative design team!

As a UI/UX Designer Intern at Jumia, you'll have the unique chance to impact the lives of millions of users across Africa. You'll work on cutting-edge projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, beautiful, and user-centric designs for our web and mobile platforms.

What you will be doing

• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other designers to create user-friendly interfaces for Jumia's eCommerce platforms
• Contribute to the design process from concept to execution, including wireframing, prototyping, and visual design
• Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions
• Help create and maintain Jumia's design system, ensuring consistency across our digital products
• Learn and apply best practices in responsive design, ensuring a seamless experience across devices
  
  

What we are looking for

• Fresh graduates or completing a degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design or a related field
• A strong portfolio showcasing your UI/UX projects (academic or personal)
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles
• Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for typography, color, and layout
• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate design decisions
• Passion for eCommerce and creating user-centric experiences
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• English proficiency (this is our primary language across the Group)
  
  

"Bonus" Skills:

• Experience with motion design or micro-interactions
• Familiarity with agile development processes
  
  

What You'll Gain:

• Experience in the largest eCommerce platform across the African continent(!)
• Hands-on experience designing for a leading African tech company
• Mentorship from experienced designers and product leaders
• Exposure to the full product development lifecycle
• Opportunity to see your designs used by millions of users across Africa
• Insight into the rapidly growing African e-commerce and tech ecosystem
• Potential for future career opportunities within our organization
  
  

Join Us in Revolutionizing African E-Commerce! At Jumia, we believe in nurturing young talent and providing a platform for growth. This internship is your chance to make a real impact, gain invaluable experience, and kickstart your career in UI/UX Design. If you're ready to challenge yourself, innovate, and shape the future of online shopping in Africa, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of Jumia's exciting journey in transforming Africa's digital landscape!

We Offer:

• A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
• A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African e-commerce sector
• The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team
• An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer term objective is to train the next generation of leaders
  
  

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