Lead UI/UX Designer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote role

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead UI/UX Designer to join their fully remote team, working from Nelspruit. You will lead design from concept to implementation, crafting intuitive interfaces and engaging user journeys across digital platforms.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in UI/UX, with at least 2 in lead roles, a strong portfolio, and expertise in user research, wireframes, prototypes, and visual design. Remote collaboration with distributed engineers is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in UI/UX Design, with at least 2 in a lead or senior capacity.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch).
• Strong understanding of user research methodologies, interaction design, and visual design principles.
• Experience designing for complex applications and collaborating with remote engineering teams.
• A compelling portfolio showcasing successful UI/UX design projects is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of user interfaces and user experiences for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and analyze feedback to inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure design feasibility and alignment with business goals.
• Mentor junior designers and advocate for user-centered design principles within the team.

Skills

User research

Wireframes

Prototyping

Visual design

Lead design

Collaboration

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and user-focused Lead UI/UX Designer to join their fully remote team, working from Nelspruit . This role is responsible for crafting intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing user interfaces and experiences across their digital platforms. You will lead the design process from concept to implementation, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable user journey. The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design, with a passion for creating user-centered solutions in a distributed work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of user interfaces and user experiences for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and analyze feedback to inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure design feasibility and alignment with business goals.
• Mentor junior designers and advocate for user-centered design principles within the team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in UI/UX Design , with at least 2 years in a lead or senior capacity.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch).
• Strong understanding of user research methodologies, interaction design, and visual design principles.
• Experience designing for complex applications and collaborating with remote engineering teams.
• A compelling portfolio showcasing successful UI/UX design projects is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work compensation package.
• Fully remote position offering excellent work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to shape the user experience of innovative digital products.