Lead UI/UX Designer - Shape Engaging Web & Mobile UX

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & dental insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Creative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Lead UI/UX Designer to guide the design team and drive intuitive interfaces across digital products. You will lead the design process from concept to launch, collaborating with product managers, developers, and researchers to meet user needs and business goals.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in UI/UX, proven leadership, a strong portfolio in research, wireframes, prototypes, and visuals, and exceptional communication to advocate for users.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of UI/UX design experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or InVision.
• Solid grasp of frontend development constraints (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to advocate for users.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of UI/UX for web and mobile apps.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis to identify needs.
• Create wireframes, flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Collaborate with product management and engineering to ensure feasibility and successful implementation of designs.
• Mentor and guide junior UI/UX designers, fostering a collaborative design culture.

Skills

UI/UX design

Leadership

User-centered design

HTML/CSS/JS understanding

Communication

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Lead UI/UX Designer to guide the design team and drive intuitive interfaces across digital products. You will lead the design process from concept to launch, collaborating with product managers, developers, and researchers to meet user needs and business goals.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in UI/UX, proven leadership, a strong portfolio in research, wireframes, prototypes, and visuals, and exceptional communication to advocate for users.