User Interface designers are responsible for visual design on projects as well as project and stakeholder
management.
Risk & Control Objective:
Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Barclays Policies and Policy Standards. Understand and manage risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role.
Key Accountability: Visual design on projects across Barclays (approx. 70% of time)
Work with the internal clients from project outset to fully understand what the business wants and to produce clear creative briefs for the projects
Work with other partners to deeply understand the needs and characteristics of target customers
Provide useful input to other design disciplines
Translate wireframes and detailed requirements into engaging, world-class, usercentred visual design
Consult with stakeholders (e.g. Absa Corporate and Business Bank, Group
Marketing Corporate Affairs, Abacus Editor) in terms of required layout and final design to ensure compliance to copyright as well as Marketing Communication Citizenship and public affairs (MCCPA) governance
Support developers to build the final output
Accountability: Project/stakeholder management (approx. 25% of time)
Clearly explain the design approach, process and timelines to business stakeholders
Assist Lead Designer/Design Director in developing plans for projects, outlining the key tasks, the people responsible for them and the order in which they will be completed.
Provide updates on progress to business stakeholders/other members of the team
Liaise with stakeholders to facilitate the identification of designs, themes, advertising material (attending ad-hoc meetings etc) to ensure integrated and coordinated delivery and superior customer service - aligned with Absa values
Accountability: Build capability of self and others within the team (approx. 5%)
Maintain awareness of relevant social, cultural, economic and technological trends
Maintain awareness of ‘best-in-class’ design
Maintain a deep understanding of the Barclays brand and design language
Role / Person Specification: Education and Experience Required
NQF level 4
Required: Diploma in Graphic Design
Preferred: Relevant B Degree (Fine Arts or Graphic Design)
Essential: Two (2) years’ work experience in Graphic Design- or Agency environment
Deep experience of doing ‘hands-on’ visual design working on multiple, large scale projects across a wide range of platforms and devices – for example, desktop applications, mobile apps (iOS and Android) and web (including transactional sites). The ideal candidate will have a broad spread of abilities across user interviews, persona development, storyboarding, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing
Deeply familiar with relevant design software, particularly, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator (Indesign, After Effects and Fireworks would also be desirable)
Experience of wireframing and prototyping using tools such as Axure, Omnigraffle and Flash
Experience of working to brand guidelines
Knowledge & Skills: (Maximum of 6)
Deep understanding of and technical ability within the field of visual design – able to use and arrange visual elements to create great digital experiences
Broad understanding of the whole process of developing digital solutions – knowledge of and passion for Interaction design, Service design, front-end development
Awareness of new and emerging design trends and patterns
Able to create and use personas and produce illustrated customer journeys
Project management skills – able to plan effectively and co-ordinate within a workstream to deliver work on time
Good sound knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite CS6 (In-design, Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver)
Competencies: (Maximum of 8 competencies)
Creating & Innovating/Continuous Improvement
Deciding & Initiating Action/Initiative
Entrepreneurial & Commercial Awareness/Awareness of Financial Impact
Working With People/Building Strong Teams
Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations/Customer Service and Quality Focus
Persuading & Influencing/Influencing
Relating & Networking/Building & Maintaining Relationships
Formulating Strategies & Concepts/Approaching Work Strategically