Lead UX/UI Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work position

Competitive salary package

Career growth opportunities

Access to cutting-edge design tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead UX/UI Designer to guide product design efforts in a fully remote role. You will drive the user experience vision, mentor a design team, and ensure high-quality, user-centered outcomes across digital products.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in UX/UI, a strong leadership portfolio, and expert skills in Figma/Sketch/Adobe. Join a globally distributed, design-first culture and shape design systems and strategy.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of UX/UI design experience with leadership exposure.
• Strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design leadership.
• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience building and managing design systems.
• Solid understanding of user research methods and application.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from concept to delivery, including research, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals.
• Mentor and manage a team of UX/UI designers, fostering collaboration.
• Develop and maintain a design system across products.
• Collaborate with product and engineers to align UX with strategy and roadmap.
• Conduct user testing and iterate designs based on feedback.
• Present concepts and strategies to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

UX/UI Design

Design Systems

User Research

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead UX/UI Designer to guide their product design efforts, working 100% remotely . You will be responsible for defining and driving the user experience vision across our digital products, leading a team of designers, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional, user-centered design solutions. This role requires a strong portfolio showcasing leadership in complex design projects, a deep understanding of user-centered design principles, and the ability to mentor and inspire other designers. You will collaborate closely with product management, engineering, and other stakeholders to translate strategic goals into intuitive and engaging user interfaces and experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from concept to completion, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity visual design.
• Mentor, guide, and manage a team of UX/UI designers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing design culture.
• Develop and maintain a consistent design language and design system across all products.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define product strategy and roadmap from a user experience perspective.
• Conduct user testing and gather feedback to iterate on designs and ensure they meet user needs.
• Present design concepts and strategies to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in UX/UI design, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior role.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating extensive experience in user-centered design and leading design projects.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Experience in building and managing design systems.
• Excellent understanding of user research methodologies and how to apply them.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work position, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Significant opportunity for leadership and professional growth.
• Access to cutting-edge design tools and technologies.
• A culture that values design thinking and user advocacy.
• Work on impactful projects with a talented, globally distributed team.