About Organization 

AfriLabs is a network organization supporting over 500 technology and innovation hubs across 53 African countries. We support the growth of technology hubs and their community to raise high potential entrepreneurs that will stimulate economic growth and social development in Africa. We do this by providing capacity building resources, financing, mentoring and networking opportunities to our network members. 

 

Objective of Position 

AfriLabs is seeking to recruit a skilled, creative and detail-oriented UI/UX Designer with 3–5 years of experience to craft engaging and user-friendly digital experiences. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of user-centered design principles, experience with wireframing and prototyping tools, and the ability to collaborate with developers and product teams to bring designs to life. 

 

Primary Focus: Creating user-friendly, visually appealing designs with a strong focus on usability. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for web and mobile applications. 

• Conduct user research, competitive analysis, and usability testing to improve user experience. 

• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs using tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD. 

• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and refine designs. 

• Create and maintain design systems and UI component libraries. 

• Ensure accessibility and usability best practices are followed (WCAG compliance). 

• Analyze user behavior through heatmaps, A/B testing, and analytics tools. 

• Iterate on designs based on user feedback and business goals. 

• Mentor junior developers and contribute to code reviews. 

 

Key Deliverables

 

• User Research & Analysis 

• Conducting user research, surveys, and interviews. 

• Analyzing user behavior and pain points through data insights. 

• Wireframes & Prototypes 

• Low-fidelity wireframes for initial design concepts. 

• High-fidelity prototypes using Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch. 

• Interactive prototypes demonstrating user flows. 

• UI Components & Design Systems 

• Creation of scalable and reusable UI components. 

• Development of design systems and style guides for consistency. 

• User Testing & Usability Reports 

• Conducting A/B testing and usability studies. 

• Documenting findings and recommendations for UI improvements. 

• Collaboration & Handoff 

• Clear documentation and design handoff using tools like Zeplin or Figma. 

• Close collaboration with developers to ensure design implementation fidelity. 

 

Required Qualifications: 

• 3–5 years of experience in UI/UX design. 

• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or Photoshop/Illustrator. 

• Strong understanding of UX principles, interaction design, and information architecture. 

• Experience with prototyping and usability testing tools. 

• Knowledge of responsive and mobile-first design. 

• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and front-end development concepts. 

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. 

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 

 

Reporting and Communication 

This position will report to the Senior Technology Officer and provide: 

• Weekly status updates. 

• Participation in sprint planning and review meetings. 

• Documentation of work and contributions. 

 

Duration and Contract Terms 

• The contract will be for 1 Month with the possibility of renewal based on performance and project needs. 

• Compensation and benefits will be discussed during the hiring process. 

 

Application Process 

Interested individuals can send a maximum 1-page cover letter and CV(s)/portfolio(s) to procurement@afrilabs.com by the 31st of March, 2025. Also include your salary range in the cover letter. 

AfriLabs will invite only shortlisted applicants for an interview. 

 

DISCLAIMER 
AfriLabs reserves the right to select and negotiate with any applicants as it deems in its sole discretion. This advertisement does not constitute a commitment by AfriLabs to award a contract.  
 

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