Mid-Senior UX/UI Designer (JHB Hybrid)

DataFin; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software technology firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Mid-Senior UX/UI Designer to enhance digital platforms. The role requires a tertiary qualification in a relevant field and 3-5 years of UX/UI experience. You will contribute to the design system, collaborate with Developers, and conduct user research to create impactful designs. Strong communication and Figma skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of UX/UI Design experience, preferably with some cross-platform experience.
• Familiarity with design systems and Developer handoff best practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and maintain the design system in Figma.
• Collaborate closely with Developers to ensure designs are implemented accurately.
• Conduct user research to inform UX decisions.

Skills

UX/UI Design

Proficiency in Figma

Cross-platform experience

User research

Responsive design

Education

Tertiary qualification in Information Design/UX Design/Interaction Design/Multimedia

Job description

Overview

ENVIRONMENT: ARE you looking to grow into a product-thinking Designer while making an impact across digital platforms? Then a Software Tech company in Joburg crafting an empowering ecosystem for businesses wants you to join its team as its next Mid-Senior UX/UI Designer. Working on impactful projects, you will help shape the user experience and visual design of digital products. Applicants must possess a tertiary qualification in Information Design/UX Design/Interaction Design/Multimedia or similar with 3-5 years UX/UI Designer experience – preferably with some cross-platform experience including designing for responsive interfaces. You also need to be familiar with design systems and Developer handoff best practices and be proficient with Figma including component libraries and use of variables and tokens.

Duties

• Contribute to and maintain our design system, including components, styles, tokens, and documentation in Figma.
• Collaborate closely with Developers (especially Flutter teams) to ensure designs are implemented accurately and consistently.
• Conduct user research (e.g., interviews, usability testing) to inform UX decisions and feature prioritisation.
• Create UX artefacts such as personas, journey maps, wireframes, and clickable prototypes.
• Design and iterate on user interfaces across mobile and web platforms with an emphasis on usability and visual clarity.
• Ensure consistent and accessible UI design patterns that scale across projects.
• Participate in Agile Development cycles, collaborating with specialists in product, sales, customer experience, engineering and marketing.
• Stay up to date with UX/UI design trends and best practices and implement where appropriate.
• Participate in design critiques and performance reviews with constructive input.

You may do these things as part of your day -

• Participate in daily stand-ups and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Analyse user behaviour and feedback to refine design decisions.
• Develop and iterate on wireframes, prototypes, and UI designs.
• Engage in UX research activities such as usability testing and data analysis.
• Ensure that designs align with technical feasibility and business objectives.
• Communicate and present design solutions to stakeholders, balancing business needs and user experience best practices.
• Support Developers with design assets and guidelines, ensuring smooth implementation.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications –

• Tertiary qualification in Information Design, UX Design, Interaction Design, Multimedia, HCI, or similar field.

Experience/Skills –

• 3 - 5 Years of experience in UX/UI Design, preferably with some cross-platform experience.
• Proficiency in Figma, including component libraries and use of variables and tokens.
• Experience designing for responsive interfaces.
• Familiarity with design systems and Developer handoff best practices.

ATTRIBUTES

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working on multiple concurrent tasks.