Rukita is a property technology (proptech) company that provides long-stay rental housing solutions with end-to-end and hassle-free services in Indonesia. The company builds a holistic ecosystem of housing solutions for both tenants & landlords. It provides quality, accessible housing for the young generation while assisting landlords in transforming their assets into high-yield rental properties.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and talented Head of UI/UX to lead our user experience and user interface design efforts. As the Head of UI/UX, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the overall UX strategy, ensuring that all products and experiences meet the highest standards of usability, accessibility, and design excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- UX Strategy: Develop and implement the overall UX strategy, including defining design principles, patterns, and standards.
- Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of UX designers, researchers, and writers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
- Product Development: Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to develop and refine product roadmaps, requirements, and designs.
- Design Systems: Develop and maintain design systems, including creating and maintaining design languages, component libraries, and style guides.
- User Research: Conduct user research, including user interviews, usability testing, and A/B testing, to inform design decisions.
- Design Excellence: Ensure that all products and experiences meet the highest standards of usability, accessibility, and design excellence.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams, including product management, engineering, and marketing, to ensure that design solutions are integrated and coordinated.
- Design Trends: Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, technologies, and best practices, and apply this knowledge to improve design solutions.
- Budgeting: Manage budget and resources for UX initiatives, including planning and allocating resources for design projects and initiatives.
- Professional Development: Stay current with industry developments and continuing education requirements, and participate in professional organizations and networking events.
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 8-10 years of experience in UX design, with a focus on leading cross-functional teams and developing UX strategies.
- Certifications: Certification in UX design, human-centered design, or a related field is a plus.
- Software Skills: Proficiency in design software, especially Figma. Knowledge in Adobe suite is a plus.
- Leadership Skills: Proven leadership skills, including experience managing teams and leading design efforts on large-scale projects.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience communicating design concepts to stakeholders and executives.