Lead UI/UX Designer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Professional development budget

Flexible work arrangements

Stellenbosch culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a visionary Lead UI/UX Designer to guide product design efforts, overseeing UI/UX for digital products, leading a team of designers, and collaborating with product managers and engineers to champion user-centered design throughout the development lifecycle.

This critical role requires an experienced designer passionate about crafting exceptional digital experiences and shaping the future of our technology and entertainment offerings within a dynamic

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in UI/UX design, with a lead capacity.
• Proven track record of designing successful and user-friendly digital products.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or InVision.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills within a tech environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of intuitive user interfaces and seamless user experiences for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and data analysis to inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design concepts.
• Mentor and guide a team of UI/UX designers, providing constructive feedback and fostering professional growth.
• Collaborate closely with product management and engineering teams to ensure successful implementation of designs.

Skills

Leadership in UI/UX

User research

Prototyping

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Team mentoring

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a visionary Lead UI/UX Designer to guide their product design efforts in Stellenbosch . This role involves overseeing the user interface and user experience design for their digital products, ensuring they are intuitive, engaging, and aesthetically pleasing. You will lead a team of designers, collaborate with product managers and engineers, and champion user-centered design principles throughout the development lifecycle. This is a critical position for an experienced designer passionate about creating exceptional digital experiences and shaping the future of their product offerings within the technology and entertainment sectors .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of intuitive user interfaces and seamless user experiences for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and data analysis to inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design concepts.
• Mentor and guide a team of UI/UX designers, providing constructive feedback and fostering professional growth.
• Collaborate closely with product management and engineering teams to ensure successful implementation of designs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in UI/UX design , with a significant portion in a lead or senior capacity.
• Proven track record of designing successful and user-friendly digital products.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or InVision.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills within a tech environment .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and executive-level benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape the design direction of key products.
• Professional development and training budgets.
• Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
• A vibrant and innovative work culture in the heart of Stellenbosch .