Lead UX Designer - Interactive Experiences

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonuses

Health coverage

Remote work

Professional growth

Industry impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead UX Designer to steer the design of exceptional digital experiences. You will lead a remote team of UX designers, guiding user-centered design aligned with business goals and research-driven insights.

The role demands 7+ years in UX, leadership expertise, and a strong portfolio, with excellent communication for remote collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in UX design with leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading multiple projects and teams.
• Expertise in user research, usability testing, and information architecture.
• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or InVision.
• Strong portfolio of complex interactive product design.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of UX designers, providing direction and feedback.
• Develop user research strategies, conduct usability testing, and synthesize findings into actionable insights.
• Create wireframes, user flows, personas, and interactive prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts.
• Collaborate closely with UI designers, product managers, and developers to ensure seamless integration of UX solutions.
• Define and maintain UX standards and best practices across all projects.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

UX Design

User Research

Information Architecture

Usability Testing

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead UX Designer to spearhead the design of exceptional interactive experiences for their digital platforms. You will lead a team of UX designers, guiding them in creating user-centered designs that are intuitive, engaging, and aligned with business objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of user research, information architecture, interaction design, and usability testing, all applied within a fully remote setting. You will play a crucial part in shaping the future of user interaction for innovative arts and entertainment applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of UX designers, providing direction and feedback.
• Develop user research strategies, conduct usability testing, and synthesize findings into actionable insights.
• Create wireframes, user flows, personas, and interactive prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts.
• Collaborate closely with UI designers, product managers, and developers to ensure seamless integration of UX solutions.
• Define and maintain UX standards and best practices across all projects.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in UX Design , with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior role.
• Proven experience leading UX design teams and managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Expertise in user research methodologies, usability testing, and information architecture.
• Proficiency in UX design and prototyping tools such as Figma , Sketch, Adobe XD, or InVision.
• Strong portfolio showcasing complex interactive product design and user research initiatives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, essential for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and executive-level bonuses.
• Comprehensive executive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible working hours.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
• Chance to shape innovative digital experiences at the forefront of the entertainment industry.