Lead UX/UI Designer - Interactive Media

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity option

Health benefits

Flexible hours

Remote work

Development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative and experienced Lead UX/UI Designer to spearhead user experience design for cutting-edge interactive media projects. Working remotely, you will drive intuitive, engaging, and visually stunning interfaces for web and mobile apps in the Arts & Entertainment sector.

You will lead a talented team, collaborate with stakeholders, and define the future of our client’s interactive experiences in a fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in UX/UI design, with a proven track record of leading design projects.
• Extensive experience in creating wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and detailed user interface designs.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Strong understanding of user research methodologies, usability testing, and interaction design principles.
• Experience in the Arts & Entertainment sector or with interactive media is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of user-centered interfaces for web and mobile applications, ensuring intuitive navigation and engaging user flows.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and persona development to inform design decisions and gather user insights.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that effectively communicate design concepts and user interactions.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to define product roadmaps and design strategies.
• Mentor and guide junior UX/UI designers, fostering a culture of design excellence and innovation.
• Champion best practices in UX/UI design and advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

User research

Interaction design

Remote collaboration

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Lead UX/UI Designer to spearhead the user experience design for their cutting-edge interactive media projects. Working remotely, you will be the driving force behind creating intuitive, engaging, and visually stunning user interfaces for web and mobile applications within the Arts & Entertainment industry. This role demands a blend of strategic thinking, creative vision, and a deep understanding of user-centered design principles to deliver exceptional digital products. You will lead a talented team, collaborate with stakeholders, and play a crucial role in defining the future of our client's interactive experiences, all within a supportive and fully remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of user-centered interfaces for web and mobile applications, ensuring intuitive navigation and engaging user flows.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and persona development to inform design decisions and gather user insights.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that effectively communicate design concepts and user interactions.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to define product roadmaps and design strategies.
• Mentor and guide junior UX/UI designers, fostering a culture of design excellence and innovation.
• Champion best practices in UX/UI design and advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in UX/UI design, with a proven track record of leading design projects.
• Extensive experience in creating wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and detailed user interface designs.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Strong understanding of user research methodologies, usability testing, and interaction design principles.
• Experience in the Arts & Entertainment sector or with interactive media is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package and potential for equity participation.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote work setup.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and training.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking interactive projects with a leading company.