Job Vacancy Lagos, Nigeria Position UI/UX Designer at Excite Panacea Limited

Excite Panacea is a premier technology service provider. Our depth of experience, expertise, and attention to detail result in successful projects and contribute to Excite’s status as the preferred technology partner in the region.

We’ve built long-term client partnerships by fulfilling promises and consistently providing quality to businesses across diverse industries—including Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Manufacturing, Alcoholic Beverages, Oil & Gas, Transportation, Agriculture, Travel & Tourism, and more—throughout sub-Saharan Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: UI / UX Designer

Job Location: Lagos

Job type: Contract

Job Overview

• Our organization is seeking a creative and detail-oriented UI/UX Designer / Developer with a strong background in creating user-centered digital experiences.
• The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of proven experience in designing and developing engaging, intuitive, and functional interfaces across web and mobile platforms.
• You will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into visually appealing and technically sound designs that elevate user experience and business outcomes.
• This role is perfect for a professional who is passionate about design thinking, digital innovation, and building seamless user journeys that align with strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

User Experience & Interface Design:

• Design user interfaces for web and mobile applications that are visually appealing and easy to navigate.
• Conduct user research, gather insights, and translate findings into design solutions.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that communicate design intent.
• Ensure consistency in design standards, typography, and brand elements across platforms.

Development & Implementation:

• Collaborate with front-end and back-end developers to implement and refine user interfaces.
• Utilize HTML, CSS, JavaScript (and frameworks like React, Angular, Vue.js, etc.) to bring designs to life.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, responsiveness, and scalability.
• Participate in usability testing and iterate designs based on feedback and performance metrics.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:

• Work with cross-functional teams to define user flows, journey maps, and design systems.
• Stay updated on industry trends, UI/UX best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and tools within the organization.

Requirements

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Design, or a related field (preferred).

Skill Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a UI/UX Designer or Front-End Developer.
• Proven track record in designing and developing responsive web and mobile applications.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or InVision.
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and accessibility standards.
• Excellent visual design skills, with a keen eye for detail, layout, and typography.
• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with developers and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants must include the following in their application:

• Portfolio or GitHub link showcasing relevant data projects.
• Summary of work done including technologies used and impact achieved.
• Industries served (e.g., fintech, retail, logistics, enterprise systems, etc.).

Note: Applications without a portfolio or project link will not be considered.