Designer (Generalist)

• You will work with a wildly talented, diverse and passionate team to deliver products and campaigns to market in record time
• You will work with developers to build products and make sure your designs come to life and work effectively in the real world
• You will conduct first-hand research and talk to actual humans to understand their needs, wants and context

• 1+ years of experience in a generalist design role working on projects covering UX/UI, product design, graphic design, visual design or marketing
• Proficiency in a variety of design tools such as Figma, Adobe CC suite
• Knowledge of UX/UI, graphic design and illustration
• An understanding of what makes a good customer experience, behavioural sciences and marketing principles
• An understanding of design principles, user experience, user interface design and design systems
• A desire to get stuck into any kind of design project, you love a challenge
• The ability to work in a fast paced environment with a willingness to learn on your feet
• Entrepreneurial instincts with clear bias for action and track record of rolling up your sleeves
• Passionate about collaboration and communication, leaving ego at the door to get the job done
• An interest in sustainability, green energy and improving people’s lives

• Motion graphics or animation skills (After effects, SVGator, etc.)
• The ability to work efficiently and swiftly without sacrificing the quality of your output
• Adaptability
• you’ll have the mindset of a generalist rather than a specialist, with a broad skill set that allows for versatility in various design tasks. You're not above picking up work that's “not in your job description”
• You’re comfortable with ambiguity and autonomy, you don’t need a brief to get going
• A deep seated curiosity for how people interact with technology, and creating frictionless, delightful experiences
• A user-centric approach to design, prioritising the needs and experiences of users while creating functional, visually appealing products that have the ability to surprise and delight
• A passion for improvement - you’re always analysing user feedback and iterating on designs to improve usability, user-centricity, accessibility, and overall customer satisfaction
• A passion for self progression and are keen to develop your skills, both with guidance and independently

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