Educor is the largest private education supplier in Southern Africa, managing 10 educational brands across its more than 60 campuses and sites in South Africa and internationally. As a Group we possess a rich heritage with brands that have been in existence for many years. Since our inception in 2008, Educor has evolved into an education giant offering face-to-face, distance and online learning. Our face-to-face brands include Damelin, CityVarsity, ICESA, Central Technical College and recently the Dermatech Training Institute. Distance brands include INTEC College, Damelin Correspondence College (DCC) and our higher-education distance brand, Lyceum. New additions to the Educor house of brands are our innovative and inspiring online brands, Damelin Online and CityVarsity Online. These brands remain the cornerstone of the Educor stable<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Senior UX UI Designer<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> Web Designer Responsibilities:<\/strong> Web Designer Requirements:<\/strong> Requirements:<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong> Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> EDU10
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Permanent
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n
\nThe designer will be responsible for creating websites for all our brands that is benchmarked against international standards. Primary duties include conceptualizing and implementing creative ideas for websites, as well as creating visual elements that are in line with our branding. This individual will be working closely with our web development team to ensure proper and hassle-free implementation.
\nTo be successful in this role, the candidate will need to have excellent visual design skills and be proficient in graphic design and web design software.<\/p>\n
\nConceptualizing creative ideas for each brand\u2019s websites
\nPreparing design plans and presenting the website structure.
\nCommunicating design ideas using user flows, process flows, site maps, and wireframes.
\nContinuously testing and improving the design of the website.
\nEstablishing design guidelines, standards, and best practices.
\nMaintaining the appearance of websites by enforcing content and design standards.
\nDesigning visual imagery for websites and ensuring that they are in line with each brand.
\nWorking with different content management systems.
\nIncorporating functionalities and features into websites.
\nDesigning sample pages including colours and fonts.
\nCreation of Animation and Motion Graphics<\/p>\n
\nA relevant diploma in a related field.
\n5+ Years\u2019 Experience
\nProficiency in graphic design software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects and other visual design tools.
\nKnowledge of Adobe range of products including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat and Dreamweaver,
\nSound knowledge in UI \/ UX and familiar with user centred design approach
\nProficient in Adobe XD, Invision, Figma and Axure
\nExperience and understanding of HTML5 & CSS3
\nGood understanding of content management systems.
\nGood understanding of search engine optimization principles.
\nProficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues.
\nExcellent visual design skills.
\nUp-to-date experience with international web protocols, standards, and technologies.
\nCreative and open to new ideas.
\nAdaptable and willing to learn new techniques.
\nGood communication skills.
\nSelf-Starter
\nUI design portfolio
\nAbility to discuss and explain design options
\nDetail oriented
\nCritical thinker
\nProblem solver and customer-centered
\nFit for business purpose mind-set, i.e., the solutions provided must meet the business goals.
\nAbility to work under pressure
\nAbility to absorb and reflect on constructive critic
\nTake part in regular Scrum meetings via Daily, Planning, Estimation, Refinement, Review,
\nLiaise with stakeholders and teams<\/p>\n
\nWeb Designer Requirements:
\nA relevant diploma in a related field.
\n5+ Years\u2019 Experience
\nProficiency in graphic design software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects and other visual design tools.
\nKnowledge of Adobe range of products including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat and Dreamweaver,
\nSound knowledge in UI \/ UX and familiar with user centred design approach
\nProficient in Adobe XD, Invision, Figma and Axure
\nExperience and understanding of HTML5 & CSS3
\nGood understanding of content management systems.
\nGood understanding of search engine optimization principles.
\nProficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues.
\nExcellent visual design skills.
\nUp-to-date experience with international web protocols, standards, and technologies.
\nCreative and open to new ideas.
\nAdaptable and willing to learn new techniques.
\nGood communication skills.
\nSelf-Starter
\nUI design portfolio
\nAbility to discuss and explain design options
\nDetail oriented
\nCritical thinker
\nProblem solver and customer-centered
\nFit for business purpose mind-set, i.e., the solutions provided must meet the business goals.
\nAbility to work under pressure
\nAbility to absorb and reflect on constructive critic
\nTake part in regular Scrum meetings via Daily, Planning, Estimation, Refinement, Review,
\nLiaise with stakeholders and teams<\/p>\n