Planet Smart City fosters a culture of inclusivity that reflects our mission in addressing one of the most pressing current global issues: affordable housing. More than 1.6 billion people currently live in unsafe and overcrowded housing. We create cities and districts that are economically, environmentally and socially sustainable by integrating the best architecture and engineering with the use of smart technology, digitalisation, resilient infrastructure and intelligent urban planning to provide high-quality, low-cost homes not only for today but for future generations. People and communities are put at the heart of our neighbourhoods, improving lives by enabling a circular economy and offering social innovation programmes, which help promote strong and supportive communities that nurture relationships and are enriched with services at a local level. By embracing high-impact, long-term value creation in all our projects, we want to change cities and lives for the better. Together, we are pioneering new standards for affordable housing which will create lasting value for our business and society present and future.
Job descriptionPlanet Smart City is recruiting a UX UI designer. The role will report to Head of Customization Management in the Digital services area and will work in close collaboration with Software developers, Community Managers and Service designers. In this role, you'll be shaping new features of our digital products from concept to user acceptance tests.
ResponsabilitiesIdentifying new features through discovery and validation process, data analysis, design experiment
Creating map and prototypes to support the discovery phase
Supervising and executing all UX and UI design phases
Interacting with the software development team to provide guidelines and features insight
Actively supporting user acceptance tests
Have 5 years of experience as a user experience/user interface designer or similar role
Design of specific and customized components for online platforms and Mobile Apps
Demonstrated ability to synthesize and present findings, and articulate design rationale
Assessment and optimization of current Brand’s UX/UI to enhance user journey
A portfolio demonstrating how you work as well as your final deliverables is needed.
Proficient in English both written and spoken
Creation and management of Design Systems, pattern libraries and style guides
Ability to define Personas and create Use Cases
Proficiency in responsive design, visual hierarchy, and iconography
Proficiency in ensuring designs meet accessibility standards
Experience collaborating with developers to ensure an efficient and high quality build
Knowledge of Adobe CC Suite; specifically XD, Illustrator, Photoshop
Proficiency in Sketch App
Wireframing and UX prototyping experience (Invision, XD preview, Craft and similar tools)
Familiarity with SCRUM, Agile or Design Sprint methodologies
Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Trello)
Working as part of a team split across multiple locations
Nice-to-Have: Experience in Interaction Design
Nice-to-Have: Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS/React Native
Nice-to-Have: Knowledge in data visualisation and motion design
Knowledge:
Investigate and identify, through ad hoc analysis, specific users needs and requirements to enhance digital experience coherently with Brand strategy and positioning
Design of specific and customized components for online platforms and Mobile Apps
Demonstrated ability to synthesize and present findings, and articulate design rationale
Assessment and optimization of current Brand’s UX/UI to enhance user journey
Personal qualities:
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and with minimum or no guidance
Comfortable working with different cultures and languages
Resilient and able to change the course of projects as required
A leader able to influence the team, peers and the whole organisation
Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Design, Graphic Design, User Experience Design, Interaction Design or related education