UX​/UI Designer; Mid Level

The Role

As a Product Designer at MRI, you will work across the UX domain, including research (user interviews, product reviews, persona development), design (sketching, group ideation, information architecture, interaction design, prototyping), documentation (wireframes, specification writing), and user testing. As part of a cross-functional team, you will collaborate with other designers and use qualitative and quantitative data to make informed, design-related decisions. You should be proficient at converting requirements into practical product features and have a high standard for visual design execution.

We understand the need to provide a flexible working environment partnered with team collaboration and socialization. Therefore, we operate a hybrid working model with 3 days of working from home per week. This role will be based in the Cape Town or Johannesburg office.

• Design user interfaces and process flows using iterative design techniques incorporating findings from user interviews, usability testing, and other forms of requirements discovery
• Produce user personas, user stories, prototypes, wireframes, interaction and design specifications
• Run ad-hoc usability tests with end users when needed and communicate research findings; facilitate design review sessions with key stakeholders with the goal of advocating for the user needs
• Engage with development to understand platform capabilities, communicate design goals, adapt and verify designs through the agile software development process
• Create and maintain UI guidelines and visual standards
• Identify opportunities for product or feature enhancements
• Remain up-to-date on industry trends, market conditions, and consumer preferences
• Iterate existing designs to meet industry or consumer needs

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5+ years’ experience as an information architect, interaction designer, product designer, user experience designer, and/or usability engineer
• Proven knowledge of design aesthetics and solid understanding of User-Centered Design principles
• Sharp attention to detail
• Proficient in design tools, specifically Figma. Experience with other design tools such as Adobe Suite is beneficial
• Understanding of cross platform, browser, and device design strategies
• Relative experience with HTML/CSS/JavaScript. While it is unlikely you will code, having knowledge of how Front-End code works is beneficial
• Knowledge of responsive design techniques and challenges
• Experience in contributing to a design system
• Time and project management skills

We’re obsessed with making this the best job you’ve ever had!

We want our teams to love working here, so we’ve created some incredible perks for you to enjoy:

• Office breakfasts, quarterly lunches and virtual social events, with employee-led groups such as our DEI committee, Women and Allies, and Pride Event Group
• Medical Aid Scheme
• Competitive Personal Pension plan
• Parental Leave benefit to spend time with your new arrival(s)
• 25 days of annual leave plus Public Holidays, plus 16 hours of Flex Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement Schemes
• Ability to work from anywhere in the world for two weeks per year

From the day we opened our doors, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software that powers thriving communities and helps make the world a better place to live, work and play. Fulfilling that mission is only possible because of one thing: exceptional people. People like you!

Our people-first approach to Prop Tech is defining a new industry standard for client experiences that deliver real value every day. We know those experiences begin with our people. MRI is a workplace where belonging is fostered through employee resource groups and resources that help each person reach their full potential.

At MRI, one of our core values is to strive to amaze. From the intelligent solutions we create to the culture we cultivate, that’s our goal every day. Your talent is vital to us, our partners and our clients.

Amazing growth requires amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge?

We know confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you!

MRI is proud to be an inclusive employer. We celebrate diversity across all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military, veteran status and more. We believe that Belonging is a direct result of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and these values are foundational to our continued success. Come and see for yourself!