Service Designer Vacancy at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB)

Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), Nigeria’s premiere social innovation centre seeks an experienced Service Designer to conceptualise & manage co-creation events and projects within our Open Living Labs. As Service Designer, you will conceptualise and execute programmes that focus on smart application of technology to solve problems for startups, civil society, government and corporate clients in and beyond Nigeria.

Here is the latest vacancy at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) this November, 2016:

Job Position: Service Designer

Location: Lagos

Job Information              

Are you a creative person? Do you have passion for generating good ideas individually or with a team? Do you have experience facilitating creative processes?

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute projects that promote design thinking as an effective means for addressing social & commercial challenges in Nigeria

Lead in the delivery of a range of co-creation projects, defining project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders

Organise and support facilitation of events including stakeholder workshops, ideation sessions and hackathons

Inspire innovative approaches to design, using creative facilitation techniques and taking the lead at client meetings, internal company meetings, brainstorms and external design events

Identify and engage new stakeholders to get involved in CcHub’s co-creation processes including research institutes, NGOs, government agencies, technical partners and end-users

Establish relationships and liaise with key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle

Break down business, user, and technology requirements into digestible components for design teams

Instil project teams with the confidence and discipline to explore innovative design solutions while respecting client deadlines and other constraints

Lead in collecting data that shows the impact through the solutions we bring to market

Carry out other duties as assigned by the Director of Open Living Labs

QUALIFICATION & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Relevant academic background in Business / Design / Innovation / Engineering / Digital

Understanding of design thinking methodologies and their applications

A self-starter who’ll find opportunities and addresses problems proactively

Professional, flexible and able to thrive in a fast moving environment

Passionate and enthusiastic about experience design excellence

Understanding of contemporary social issues in Nigeria and efforts towards their resolution

Strong interest in technology & social entrepreneurship in Nigeria and beyond

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to build and manage relationships

This position offers a competitive salary depending on applicant’s experience

Method of Application

Please send through a CV and cover letter explaining why you are the best person for the role in an email with the subject ‘Service Designer OLL’ to careers@cchubnigeria.com.