UI/UX Designer - Mobile Applications

About

Our client is looking for a talented and creative UI/UX Designer to join their innovative product development team in Ado‑Ekiti, Ekiti. This role is central to crafting intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing user interfaces for their suite of cutting‑edge mobile applications. The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in user‑centered design principles, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design for both iOS and Android platforms. You will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate user needs and business requirements into seamless and delightful user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design intuitive, engaging, and visually compelling user interfaces for mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and analyze feedback to inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and high‑fidelity mockups.
• Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI component libraries.
• Collaborate with product managers to define user requirements and translate them into effective design solutions.
• Work closely with frontend developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, usability testing, and stakeholder input.
• Stay up‑to‑date with the latest UI/UX trends, best practices, and mobile design patterns.
• Champion user‑centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Present design concepts and solutions effectively to cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Optimize user experience for accessibility and performance.
• Contribute to the overall product strategy and roadmap from a design perspective.
• Ensure consistency in design across all platforms and features.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with a focus on mobile applications.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in UI/UX design principles and a range of mobile design projects.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Understanding of platform‑specific design guidelines (iOS Human Interface Guidelines, Android Material Design).
• Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for detail, typography, and color theory.
• Strong understanding of user‑centered design principles and interaction design.
• Ability to communicate design ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Familiarity with front‑end development concepts is a plus.
• Excellent problem‑solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross‑functional team.

Location & Work Arrangement

• Hybrid role offering a dynamic work environment in Ado‑Ekiti, Ekiti, with the flexibility of some remote work.