Lead UI/UX Designer & Design Systems Leader

Placements24

Kempton Park

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Professional development
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Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead UI/UX Designer to spearhead the design direction for our digital products. Based in Tembisa, Gauteng, you will translate user needs into intuitive interfaces, guide a design team, and drive a consistent user experience across web and mobile.

You will shape product strategy, develop design systems, mentor designers, and collaborate with product, development, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality experiences that meet business goals.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design process from concept to completion, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design.

Skills

Leadership
Mentoring
Communication
Collaboration
Agile experience

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Design, HCI, CS, or related field

Tools

Figma
Sketch
Adobe Creative Suite
InVision

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead UI/UX Designer to spearhead the design direction for our digital products. Based in Tembisa, Gauteng, you will translate user needs into intuitive interfaces, guide a design team, and drive a consistent user experience across web and mobile.

You will shape product strategy, develop design systems, mentor designers, and collaborate with product, development, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality experiences that meet business goals.

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