Art Director with UI/UX Proficiency Job at Pulse Nigeria

Pulse is Africa’s leading innovative media company, informing and engaging Africa’s young audience - and providing expansive media reach and creative marketing solutions to partners. We run news websites and social channels and marketing and production across Francophone and Anglophone West Africa and East Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Art Director with UI/UX Proficiency 

Job Location: Maryland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for an Art Director with UI/UX Proficiency to join the teamAs an Art Director at Pulse Marketing, you will lead the visual direction for digital campaigns while also focusing on user-centered design principles for seamless UI/UX experiences. 
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality creative solutions, ensuring that both visual appeal and usability are at the forefront of our digital strategies. 
• You will play a key role in conceptualizing and executing visual content that meets client objectives, enhances brand identities, and provides optimal user experiences.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization and execution of visual content across various digital platforms, with a strong focus on UI/UX design for responsive and user-friendly interfaces.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business goals, translating them into both effective visual strategies and intuitive, user-centric design solutions.
• Contribute innovative ideas and strategies during brainstorming sessions, considering both creative aesthetics and the user experience.
• Design and prototype user interfaces, ensuring seamless user journeys that align with brand and functional requirements.
• Manage and mentor junior team members, providing guidance on both creative and UX/UI best practices.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify visual and UX opportunities for differentiation and improvement.
• Present visual concepts and strategies effectively to clients and internal teams, explaining design choices from both an aesthetic and usability perspective.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in art direction within a digital agency, with demonstrated expertise in UI/UX design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative vision, digital design expertise, and UI/UX proficiency.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, and other digital design tools for UI/UX design.
• Solid understanding of user experience principles, wireframing, prototyping, and user testing.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients and cross-functional teams, bridging the gap between design and user experience needs.