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We're looking for a talented designer to join our team for a website project in our Cairo branch. To apply, please share your Behance profile and your project rates in the comments below. Please note: This opportunity is open to designers located in Cairo only. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly. #UIUXDesign #CairoJobs #WebDesign This version achieves the following: Attention-grabbing intro: Starts with a strong call to action for Cairo-based UI/UX Designers. Clear description: Briefly explains the opportunity and project location. Application instructions: Specifies how to apply with Behance profile and project rates. Filtering criteria: Clearly states the location requirement and selection process. Relevant hashtags: Includes relevant hashtags to increase post visibility.

Job Requirements vs. Reality: Bridging the Gap in UI/UX Hiring If you’re a UI/UX designer looking for jobs, you’ve probably noticed that many job descriptions feel like a wishlist of skills rather than realistic expectations for one role. As a senior designer, I’ve seen this issue grow, creating a clear gap between what companies want and what one designer can reasonably do. The Reality Check Too Many Roles in One: Some job listings expect designers to handle UI/UX design, graphic design, coding, user research, project management, and even content writing—all in one role. While designers often have a variety of skills, asking for expertise in all areas affects the quality of work. Confused Roles: Many companies don’t understand the difference between UI and UX. UX focuses on creating smooth user journeys through research and testing, while UI is about visual design. Expecting one person to master both, plus coding, often leads to unrealistic expectations. Tool Overload: Job ads frequently list multiple tools like Figma, Sketch, Photoshop, and Adobe XD. While being adaptable is great, a designer’s real value is in their creativity, problem-solving, and process—not just their familiarity with tools. Unfair Experience Requirements: Entry-level jobs often ask for 3-5 years of experience, making it tough for new designers to start their careers. What Companies Can Do Define Clear Roles: Clearly outline the role’s main responsibilities. If you need a user researcher, don’t label it as a “UI/UX designer” position. Focus on Skills, Not Tools: Look for designers with strong creativity, problem-solving, and a solid approach to design. Tools can be learned. Be Realistic: Expecting one person to handle everything lowers quality. Build a team where each member specializes in their strengths. What Designers Can Do Read the Job Post Carefully: If the description seems overwhelming, focus on aligning your core skills with what’s most important to the role. Showcase Your Process: Highlight case studies to demonstrate your design thinking and approach. Set Expectations During Interviews: Talk about how your strengths align with their needs and address any excessive demands. Let’s work together to make hiring in our industry more transparent and balanced. . . #UIUX #DesignJobs #JobSearch #DesignCommunity #HiringTrends

Job Requirements vs. Reality: Bridging the UI/UX Hiring Gap If you’re a UI/UX designer searching for jobs, you’ve likely noticed that job descriptions often resemble a wishlist of diverse skills rather than realistic expectations for one position. As a senior UI/UX designer, I’ve seen this trend grow, and it’s clear there’s a widening gap between job requirements and actual responsibilities. A Reality Check Too Many Hats: Many listings expect candidates to handle UI/UX design, graphic design, front-end development, user research, project management, and sometimes even copywriting—all in one role. While a designer may bring a range of skills, expecting mastery in all areas is impractical and impacts quality. Blurred Roles: Many hiring managers don’t understand UI/UX distinctions. User experience focuses on crafting user-centered journeys via research and testing, while UI design is about visual aesthetics. Assuming one person can master both, and even code, often leads to frustration. Tools Overload: Job postings list numerous tools—Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Photoshop, and others. While adaptability is useful, a designer’s value lies in their creativity, problem-solving, and design process, not tool proficiency. Experience Inflation: Entry-level roles demanding 3-5 years of experience can hinder new designers from starting their careers. What Companies Can Do Clarify Job Roles: Specify the core needs of the role. If you need a user researcher, don’t label it “UI/UX designer.” Focus on Skills, Not Tools: Seek candidates with a solid design approach, creativity, and problem-solving. Tools can be learned, but a designer’s mindset is fundamental. Be Realistic: Expecting one designer to handle everything dilutes quality. Build teams that focus on specific strengths. What Designers Can Do Read Between the Lines: If the job description seems excessive, highlight how your key skills align with their needs. Showcase Your Design Approach: Use case studies to show your process and design thinking. Clarify Expectations: In interviews, discuss how your expertise aligns with their needs and address any unrealistic demands. Let’s push for transparency and fair hiring in our industry. #UIUX #JobHunting #DesignIndustry #HiringTrends #DesignRoles #DesignCareer #CreativeHiring #DesignCommunity

🖊️ Defining the True Role of a UX/UI Designer 🔻As a UX/UI Designer, I've noticed a growing trend where job descriptions bundle design and technical roles that don't align with a UX/UI focus. While collaboration with graphic designers and video editors is essential, UX/UI design is about creating intuitive, user-centered digital experiences, not producing marketing materials or editing videos. 🔻To my fellow designers, how do you handle roles that mix these responsibilities? And for hiring managers, let's focus on the right skills for the right roles to ensure a productive match for both designers and companies. 🖊️ Kind Advisory Note to Hiring Managers: To hiring managers, when recruiting UX/UI designers, it's important to recognize that their expertise lies in crafting user experiences and designing interfaces that enhance user interaction with digital products. 🔻 Bundling responsibilities like print design and video editing with UX/UI roles can dilute focus and deter qualified candidates.  🔻I recommend aligning job descriptions with core UX/UI skills like wireframing, prototyping, and user testing, and leaving specialized tasks such as video editing to professionals in those fields.  🔻This clarity ensures the right fit for both the company and the candidate. #kirthikux #uxui #uxdesigner #hiringmanagers

To all UX designers, especially junior ones looking for a job. Imagine a recruiter is looking at your profile for a few seconds. And you are in that endless list of people looking for jobs. What do you expect they want to see? What do you think will entice them to check you out? Try to present yourself in the best possible way. Try to be honest, and express your attitude, we are all unique. Look what I would add in the summary section, so remember I am a junior, with no experience whatsoever: I am Dorin, a junior UX designer from Romania working daily to improve my skills and become a problem-solver. I’m looking for a place where I can fail and have the space to learn from the failures. I must admit that I haven't worked with real clients; instead, I focus on fictive product designs to hone my skills. I also seek valuable feedback from senior UX designers. Let me tell you why I believe I would be a great fit for your company: ✅ I attended a UX design course at (name the company) and worked on a ux case study(see details) ✅ I learned about the Design Thinking Process and understand the importance of UX research, as every design decision should focus on users' needs. Allow me to begin my career in UX design. Thank you! What would you write in your CV and profile if you were a junior UX designer? Any ideas?

⚡ SENIOR/LEAD UI DESIGNERS NEEDED! £70-95K ⚡ We have 3 separate positions all requiring strong UI designers (or Product Designers who lean more towards the UI side). Clients include a challenger bank, a FinTech and a sustainable energy start-up. ✨ 🎨 Looking for quite a unique style of portfolio in each case, so if we’ve spoken recently but I’ve not briefed you on one of these already it’s probably linked to some specific style or project work that I think might be lacking – but feel free to give me a nudge anyway. All require between 1-3 days in a London office, depending on the specific job. 🏢 Looking for portfolios which showcase a really strong visual impact and evidently more UI-focussed than UX. Need to showcase creativity and craft (I know this is subjective most of the time, so don’t be offended if I don’t think you’re right for these particular clients, this time around). Really need to see your own individual style and innovation where possible i.e. not just a block of various design systems. Sponsorship is not being offered, sorry. 👀 Please send through your CV and portfolio if interested; [email protected] 👈 #productdesign #uidesign #uidesigner #ui

Dear Hiring Managers, Just because a UI/UX candidate hasn’t skipped from job to job in their field doesn’t mean the longevity in the one or two companies they’ve done UI work for doesn’t count as experience. This shows loyalty and consistency in that candidate. Also, excluding a candidate because they don’t have much experience in one or two softwares doesn’t mean that they aren’t qualified to do the work. If their resume is 95% a match with your job description and the role, give them a chance to learn and get experience in those softwares through you. Softwares can be learned. Rejection for the pettiest reasons can’t be redeemed. It reveals who you are as a company. I am a UI designer with basic knowledge of HTML, expert knowledge of Figma and Adobe XD, but hasn’t worked on the UX side of the career, but heavily desires to. The passion for my field makes me keep trying to prove myself to hiring managers. But sometimes, it makes me turn away from UI/UX design and choose another career path. #graphicdesign #UIUX #postoftheday #dearhiringmanagers