UI/UX Internship

Who we are:

Jumba is a tech company that is simplifying the purchasing and financing of construction materials in Africa. Founded in April 2022, Jumba is building a platform that connects manufacturers and suppliers of construction supplies to builders and hardware retail stores. We have a strong emphasis on innovation and value, offering the construction industry creative, digital and financially viable solutions for the digital age.

Mission: Leverage technology to simplify the construction industry to make it more transparent, reliable, and affordable for people in Africa to build.

Vision: The go-to partner for construction projects in Africa.

Our Values: Customer Obsession, Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, and Reliability

Reporting to: Snr UI/UX Designer

Job Purpose:

You’ll design meaningful projects that directly impact our business and get mentorship that will deepen your understanding of designing tech products.

Fun Fact: People at Jumba have in the past year re-invented an entire industry, imagine what you could do here!

What You’ll Do:

Prototyping & Ideation:

• – Lead creative development and aligning multiple disciplines to project goals and creative direction.
• – Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps to communicate interactions and design ideas with stakeholders effectively.

User Research and Feedback: 

• – Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and iterate on designs. Review customer feedback to gain a deep understanding of product usability and customer experiences.

Collaboration: 

• – Work closely with product engineers, marketing, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure design feasibility.
• – Provide design support throughout the development process, working closely with developers to ensure designs are implemented accurately and efficiently.

Competitive Analysis: 

• – Conduct and share routine analyses of digital experiences, identifying industry trends and deriving insights to shape strategic recommendations to elevate user experience.

Effective Communication: 

• – Effectively communicate and present intricate design strategies, research insights, and UX design rationale to stakeholders so as to influence strategic experience decisions.

Must have skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Time Management
• Self-starter
• Analytical Thinking

Qualifications

• – Bachelor’s degree.
• – Proficient in wireframing and design software (e.g. Figma, Sketch ).
• – Attention to detail.
• – Effective Time Management: Plan your time to work efficiently and productively with minimal supervision.
• – Interpersonal skills: Collaborate effectively with colleagues, earning positive feedback.
• – Self-starter: Own your work by taking the initiative to solve problems.
• – Analytical Thinking: Demonstrate strong analytical thinking in your problem-solving.

This internship will be at our office in Kilimani.