Universal Institute Kuwait is seeking a UI/UX \& Motion Graphic Designer specializing in Mobile Application Development. In this dual-capacity role, you will design visual identity systems, animated app promotional content, and interactive screen prototypes for cross-platform applications (iOS, Android, React Native, and Flutter). Additionally, you will assist in mentoring students enrolled in the institute's IT \& Graphic Design programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Mobile App UI/UX Design: Create user-centric wireframes, user flows, and interactive app prototypes for iOS and Android platforms tailored to institute projects and course material.
- Motion Graphics \& Micro-Interactions: Design UI animations, loading states, screen transitions, and promotional motion videos for mobile apps using Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.
- Brand \& Visual Identity: Produce graphic assets, App Store/Google Play screenshots, app icons, and marketing collateral aligned with Universal Institute’s brand guidelines.
- Collaboration with Developers: Work closely with the IT \& Software faculty to hand over assets, redlines, and motion specs for Flutter, React Native, and native mobile environments.
- Academic Support: Support and guide students in the Motion Graphics and Mobile App Development modules with practical portfolio-building projects.
Required Qualifications \& Skills
- Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in graphic design, motion graphics, and UI design for mobile platforms.
- Technical Software:
- Design \& Prototyping: Figma, Adobe XD, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator.
- Motion \& Animation: Adobe After Effects, Lottie/Bodymovin (for lightweight app animations), Adobe Premiere Pro.
- 3D (Bonus): Cinema 4D or 3ds Max.
- Mobile Understanding: Strong grasp of iOS Human Interface Guidelines and Android Material Design frameworks.
- Languages: Fluency in English (Arabic is a strong advantage for the Kuwaiti market).
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Quality of App Assets: Precision of UI component delivery and smooth export of Lottie animations for developers.
- Engagement Content: Production quality of motion teasers and app demo videos for student enrollment campaigns.
- Curriculum Support: High pass rates and positive student feedback on UI/UX and motion graphics modules.
Pay: KD10.000 - KD20.000 per hour
Expected hours: 56.0 per week
Work Location: In person