Hybrid Web Designer: Elevate Ux & Responsive Websites

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Training and development

Vereeniging office

Portfolio growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Web Designer to join their client’s team in a hybrid role based in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will design visually appealing, responsive websites that reflect the brand and meet client objectives, combining aesthetic sensibility with solid UX principles.

You’ll collaborate with developers and marketers, produce wireframes and mockups, and stay current with design trends. The role offers flexibility, growth, and a chance to impact diverse digital projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing responsive websites with a strong portfolio.
• Solid understanding of UI/UX principles and information architecture.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to ensure feasible designs.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging and responsive website layouts, wireframes, and mockups.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize designs for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Maintain a consistent visual identity across digital platforms and marketing materials.
• Stay current with design trends and best practices.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to iterate designs.

Skills

Web design

Figma

HTML/CSS/JS

UI/UX

Communication

WordPress

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

Our client is looking for a talented and creative Web Designer to join their team, offering a hybrid work arrangement. You will be responsible for designing visually appealing, user-friendly, and responsive websites that effectively represent our brand and meet client objectives. This role requires a keen eye for aesthetics, a strong understanding of user experience principles, and the ability to translate conceptual ideas into functional web designs. Working within a collaborative environment in Vereeniging , you will contribute to impactful digital projects, ensuring high standards of visual quality and usability for all web properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Design engaging and responsive website layouts, wireframes, and mockups that align with client requirements and brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and provide detailed design specifications.
• Optimize website designs for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Create and maintain a consistent visual identity across all digital platforms and marketing materials.
• Stay current with emerging web design trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and inform design iterations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Web Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing responsive web design projects.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with the ability to create designs that are easily implemented by developers.
• Knowledge of UI/UX principles, information architecture, and user-centered design.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present design concepts effectively.
• Experience with content management systems (CMS) like WordPress is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and opportunities for professional training and development.
• Access to modern design tools and a collaborative work environment in Vereeniging .
• Opportunity to work on diverse client projects and expand your portfolio.