In this role, you will be required to fulfill the following primary responsibilities working as a key member of the Nourishing Africa team:

• Set design requirements based on information from internal teams and user research
• Identify new product improvement opportunities
• Work closely with software developers to suggest improvements for products and processes
• Create and manage a product backlog and prioritize features for development  
• Employ design concepts into functional prototypes
• Analyze how a new product satisfies market needs and consumer preferences.
• Modify and revise existing designs to meet changing consumer preferences.
• Guide and direct the research and design for delivering key product enhancements (UX/UI, user journeys, onsite search, SEO, etc.) that best address users’ needs
• Present product design ideas to cross-functional teams and senior leadership
• Recommend new tools and technologies by staying abreast of the latest trends and techniques
• Ensure cross-team schedules and processes are managed smoothly and efficiently
• Use product usage data for informed decision making
• Understand design impact through data and metrics
• Plan and execute testing (user testing, A/B testing), synthesize large volumes of data, and discover patterns 

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated, committed to excellence, with a passion for the agriculture sector. Below are key qualifications that we require:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, IT, Engineering, or a related field
  

• A firm grasp of market trends and consumer preferences
• Proven experience in all phases of the design process including user research, copywriting, wireframing, prototyping, visual design, interaction design, and usability testing
• Ability to collect, interpret, and use both qualitative and quantitative feedback
• Excellent eye for aesthetic design and customer appeal
• Practical experience using computer-aided design software
• Mastery and application of color, space, typography, iconography, illustration, and UX laws
• Understanding of brand across different platforms
• Ability to effectively communicate design concepts
• Good technical and IT skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members
• Creative problem-solving skills