Ui/Ux Designer

10 Month Contract role with top tier Financial Services company for a skilled UI/UX Designer.Purpose of the Role- Commit to design the future of financial services and delivering unique and innovative Digital solutions, wire-framing, and user experiences across various business units.- Have an eye for clean and artful digital design; possess superior UI skills and be able to translate high-level requirements into interaction flows and artefacts and transform them into intuitive and functional Digital User Interfaces.- Have a balanced understanding of usability testing, client-centric strategy, research, interaction, and visual design.,RequirementsEducation and ExperienceKnowledge and SkillsTechnical Skills- Assist for Internal & External audit for Compliance technology.- Project Management Tools.- Grade 12- Proficient in design software (e.g. UXPin, Balsamiq) Design Certification- ITIL Certification- Proficient with interaction design and information architecture- BSc in Design, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field- Knowledge of HTML/CSS; JavaScriptKnowledge and Skills- File Management Techniques, Database Design, Data Analysis and Data Mapping- Configuration Management- Current best practice in UI- Information Retrieval Tools- Operating Systems- Proficiency in visual design and wire-framing tools- Operating Infrastructure- Software Testing- Good knowledge of Agile/Kanban/SAFE/Agile UI principles- Infrastructure Architecture- Working knowledge of Sketch, Adobe Creative Cloud and InVision- System & software quality assurance best practices & methodologies- Graphic Design and Computer Programming- Basic Web Design- Batch processing- Content Management- Multimedia Design- Multimedia programming and technology- ITIL Framework- Writing and editing content.- Deliver simple, clear, scalable, and flexible designs.- Resolve design issues and problems with conflicting technical requirements.- Webpage scripting.- Programming.- Multimedia design.CompetenciesEssential Competencies- Analytical Thinking- Attention to Detail- Anticipating, Creating and Managing Change (Tolerance for Ambiguity)- Anticipating, Creating and Managing Change (Tolerance for Ambiguity)- Holistic/Big Picture Thinking; Includes Forward Thinking- Judgement & Decision Making- Innovation/Creativity- Problem Solving (Includes Reasoning)- Possess an understanding of how and why information is created, who should have access to it, how long it should be retained and when it should be destroyed.- Assertiveness (Includes willingness to challenge and confront)- Ethical Behaviour/Honesty/Transparency/Modelling of Values- Entrepreneurship/Calculated Risk Taking- Excellence Orientation- Flexibility/Adaptability- Personal Growth Orientation/Learning Agility- Resilience/Perseverance/Stress Management- Rule Orientation- Results & Solution Focused (Drive, Energy & Follow Through)- Self-Management (Planning, Prioritising & Time Management)- Visibility & Impact (Includes Professionalism & Executive Disposition)- Building Strategic Partnerships/Networking- Communication- Customer Service Orientation/Client Focus (Internal and External)- Influencing and Negotiation (Including Conflict Management)- Knowledge Sharing (includes Information Management)- Managing Diversity- Organisational Awareness- Relationship Building, Listening, Interpersonal Sensitivity- Teamwork- Time Management- Motivating People (includes Creating and Selling the Vision)- Participative Leadership (Empowering)- People Development (includes Identifying and Nurturing Talent)- Practical Execution Management (Planning, Organising and Mentoring)- Strategic Leadership (includes Strategic Planning and Implementation)Key Performance Areas- Positive engagement in function and with all other internal and external stakeholders and colleagues- All aspects related to project management ten knowledge areas of the PMBok i.e.o Scope managemento Time managemento Cost managemento Quality managemento Human resourceso Integration managemento Risk managemento Procurement managemento Communication managemento Stakeholder management- Monitoring and tracking the effective delivery of the projects assigned.- Ensuring that benefits and appropriate measurements are defined in Business Cases and are realised by tracking it against project deliverables.- Managing project closure and ensure post-implementation review meetings are held and formal handover to OPS is completed.- To draft, monitor and manage associated project risks.- To comply with the Alexander Forbes Project Delivery Framework.- Passing all certifications for training scheduled during the financial year.- Completing all E-Learning training as per the specified date.- Coaching project administrators that are assigned to any projects managed.- To identify business opportunities & introduce innovations that will significantly and positively impact the respective area / project / initiative.- To ensure that data for EPMO reporting for projects assigned is updated on a weekly basis.- To ensure that all stakeholders are kept up to date with regular progress including the updating of project dashboards.- To manage the formal change control process on all projects.- Managing costs within the approved budget allocations for all projects assigned.- Identifying any cost saving initiatives within the PMO finance.- Referral to Line Manager for approvalo All staff related matters.o All exceptions not consistently adhered to.o Budget decisions.o Strategic guidance.o Any and all escalations.o Personal development discussions.o Career discussions.o Issues that cannot be resolved internally.o Policy and procedure related to the Project Delivery Framework (PDF)- Functional ambassadorshipKey Performance Areas- Translate concepts into user flows, wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes that lead to intuitive user experiences.- To compile strategy, architecture, and Road Map Diagrams.- Evidence (Outcomes): Strategy, Architecture and Road Map DiagramsDigital UI Approach & MethodologyEvidence (Outcomes):- Collaborate on user experience planning with technical leads and product owners.- Research the latest design, digital best practices, online trends, etc. and provide recommendations.- Visual design definition, direction, and execution.- Reinforce consistent design patterns across platforms and adherence to principles.- Assist with developing usability test plans and format for testing results reporting and recommendations.- Assist with user acceptance and usability testing to validate designs.- Assist in developing end-to-end service design flows and integrating them to mock-ups, usage scenarios, prototypes, specifications, navigation maps and other design documents.- Work effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure that designs are successfully created and implemented to achieve the user goals.- Create and evaluate interaction models, user task flows, screen designs and UI details that promote ease of use and optimise the user experience.- Create and maintain conceptual end state designs to drive a supported vision.- Own the Digital UI Approach & Methodology to ensure that it is constantly updated to reflect changes in the environment and to keep pace with relevant trends.- Ensure overall UI alignment to customer experience and brand values.Digital UI InnovationEvidence (Outcomes):- Understand scope & requirements and drive innovative solutions aligned with business goals and design metrics.- Stay close to the bleeding-edge developments in the industry with specific focus on the Digital space.- Define, drive, and manage the Digital UI Approach & Methodology in an Omni-Channel manner and aligned to the strategic objectives defined.Digital UI ImplementationEvidence (Outcomes):- Actively engage with design and development teams to ensure adoption of the Digital UI Approach & Methodology across all initiatives.- Take full accountability for Digital UI design and testing activities across all projects or initiatives.- Establish relevant KPIs, metrics and monitoring capabilities to assess the effectiveness of the UI approach and activities.- Produce conceptual and detailed UI designs to drive agreement and optimise development process.- Reduce overall time to market and costs through prototyping and user driven feedback.- Manage enhancements and changes to the Digital UI approach in an Agile manner enforcing agreed governance and change management policies.Internal ProcessesKey Performance Areas- To partner with technology and business partners to achieve the objectives of the Organisation.- To communicate effectively with the appropriate Data Centre, Technology and Business areas.- To support other team members and local Infrastructure team on the design, configuration, system testing and deployment of new solutions.Finance- To compile and implement Budget Operational and Capexo Evidence (Outcomes): No deviation from approved Budget- Sales (direct/indirect)Work Outside of ScopeTo perform any other duties as assigned, e.g.- Drive stake holder meetings; and- Participate in firm wide technology driven initiatives.- Ready to support a 24x7 application and available to work weekends on as needed basis.Business Partners, Clients, and Stakeholders