About the Role
Salary: Competitive
The Graphic & UI Designer will be responsible for translating user requirements into visually stunning and intuitive user interfaces. You will provide support and collaborate closely with our cross-functional team, including product managers, developers, and other designers across several projects to create designs that enhance the overall user experience.
Experience using AI platforms to enhance/speed up your graphics design process, and also very good knowledge of Wix are essential for this role.
This is a contract position. However, you may be converted to full-time based on the duration of other projects
This role is remote first but you may be required to come into office on occasion as necessary for events or workshops (will not be frequent).
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
This role is remote first but you may be required to come into office on occasion as necessary for events or workshops (will not be frequent). The scope of the job is categorised into 3 major nodes:
AIENAI (Parent company)
Rapidly design visually compelling graphic assets for web, mobile, social media, presentations, and other marketing materials as needed.
Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to understand brand messaging, target audience, and overall project goals for graphic design needs.
Take ownership of the design of the company websites using a third party application - Wix.
Utilise / integrate AI tools in the design processes to enhance efficiency and output.
Develop and maintain the company's brand style guides, including logo usage, colour palettes, typography, and image treatments.
Ensure designs adhere to brand guidelines and contribute to the overall visual identity of our products.
Design impactful marketing materials across various media formats (digital, physical, print, etc) that align with the company's brand identity and campaign goals.
Support internal creative needs by designing social media graphics, presentations, internal newsletters, and other company assets.
Support in creating storyboards when necessary to conceptualise designs and convey project plans to clients and management.
Support in creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for web and mobile applications.
Support the design and creation of engaging learning material for AIENAI Academy courses.
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to bring fresh ideas to the design process.
AIENAI Academy
Provide individualised instruction to mentees by promoting interactive learning.
External Stakeholders
Ensure the final design aligns with the stakeholders’ brand identity and objectives.
Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs, preferences, and feedback on design projects.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Behavioural/Cultural Requirements
Curious mindset
Patient in teaching/guiding
Solution-oriented mindset
A habit of consensus building
Passionate about brand identity
Approachable and dependable persona
Empathetic and effective communication
‘Netizen’ thinking (internet comfortability)
Enthusiastic about giving and receiving feedback
Open to building Team chemistry and participation
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
Excellent verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and ability to multitask
Experience creating storyboards and site mapping
Familiarity with interaction design and information architecture
Familiarity with relevant design and collaboration tools such as Hootsuite, Google Analytics, Sketch, Wix, Adobe Creative, Miro, Figma, Notion, etc.
Strong understanding of user-centred design principles and best practices.
A flair for creative thinking and problem-solving, with the ability to convey complex ideas in a simple and user-friendly manner.
Meticulous proofreading and editing skills to ensure error-free content.
Openness to feedback and a willingness to iterate and improve content based on user and team feedback.
A good grasp of design programs and tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator and Canva is also necessary.
Education/Experience Requirements
A degree in any relevant field.
Proven experience as a Graphics / UI Designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing previous work.
Must have experience with third-party web builders (specifically Wix).
HOW DO YOU KNOW YOU'RE DOING A GOOD JOB?
Quick response time to tasks
Having an “always-on” presence
Staying knowledgeable on relevant team member status
Consistent roll-out of initiatives to improve processes
Diplomatic management of sensitive situations and persons
Stronger alignment in values and behaviours across the team
Communicating in a clear, lighthearted, and transparent manner
Assistance that leads to reduction in team errors and turnaround time on tasks
COMPANY VALUES
We're in this together: We foster collaboration and teamwork to create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone's contributions are desired, respected, and valued
Stepping up and standing out: We rise to the occasion when there's something to be done, and also embrace opportunities to develop ourselves by surmounting challenges.
Giving more than a damn: We love what we do but more so, who we are as human beings. We are deeply passionate about the projects we work on as much as the people we work with
Sensitivity towards the user: Our clients are our 'users', just as their clients are theirs'. We put ourselves in the shoes of both, empathising at all times to deliver "Aha!" solutions
Pushing beyond the mark: It’s not enough that we guaranty user satisfaction, but that we also ensure business goals are always delivered, surpassing client expectations
Creating enjoyable experiences: We ensure our process is exhaustive but not exhausting because we realise our clients and users are human beings,
not just business entities.