Remote Lead UX/UI Designer — Drive Digital UX

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Remote work flexibility

Professional development resources

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Remote Lead UX/UI Designer to spearhead user experience and interface design across web and mobile. You will own the UX strategy, mentor designers, and ensure high-quality, aesthetically pleasing interfaces in a remote-first setting.

You will collaborate with product, engineering, and stakeholders to translate requirements into engaging experiences, drive design systems, and stay ahead of UX/UI trends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of UX/UI design experience, with a proven track record.
• At least 3 years in a lead or management role.
• Strong portfolio of user-centered digital products.
• Proficient with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for web and mobile applications from research to high-fidelity UI.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and persona development.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into UX.
• Mentor and guide junior UX/UI designers and provide feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Remote collaboration

Project management

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

Placements24 seeks a visionary Remote Lead UX/UI Designer to spearhead user experience and interface design across web and mobile. You will own the UX strategy, mentor designers, and ensure high-quality, aesthetically pleasing interfaces in a remote-first setting.

You will collaborate with product, engineering, and stakeholders to translate requirements into engaging experiences, drive design systems, and stay ahead of UX/UI trends.