Remote Senior Ui/Ux Designer

Placements24; East London; Híbrido; ZAR 520.000 - 780.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development budget

Flexible working hours

Work on diverse client projects

Collaborative virtual team environment

Resumo da vaga

Placements24 is seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer for a fully remote role. You will shape digital experiences across web and mobile, define user journeys, and collaborate with product managers, developers, and fellow designers.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and InVision. You will advocate for the user, build design systems, and mentor junior designers.

Qualificações

• Minimum 5 years of professional UI/UX design experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered design, wireframes, prototyping and visual design.
• Proficiency with Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD and InVision.
• Understanding of web/mobile technologies and interaction design principles.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct user research, usability testing, and heuristic evaluations to inform design decisions.
• Develop user personas, journey maps, wireframes and interactive prototypes.
• Create visually appealing interfaces for web and mobile apps.
• Collaborate with product owners, developers and stakeholders to translate concepts into designs.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback and analytics.
• Establish and maintain design systems, style guides and UI components.
• Present concepts and rationale to internal teams and clients.
• Stay updated on UI/UX trends and best practices.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product lifecycle.
• Mentor junior designers and elevate the design process maturity.

Conhecimentos

User research

Wireframes

Prototyping

Visual design

Remote collaboration

Communication

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Design / HCI or related field

Ferramentas

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Descrição da vaga

About the Role

Our client, an innovative digital product studio, is seeking a talented and experienced Senior UI/UX Designer to join their fully remote team. This role is perfect for a creative individual passionate about crafting exceptional digital experiences across web and mobile platforms. You will be instrumental in defining user journeys, designing intuitive interfaces, and ensuring a seamless user experience from concept to launch. Working remotely, you will collaborate with a distributed team of product managers, developers, and fellow designers, leveraging cutting-edge tools and methodologies. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in user-centered design, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design. This is a significant opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and shape the digital products of diverse clients, all within the flexibility of a remote work environment. We are looking for someone who can bring a fresh perspective and a commitment to design excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, usability testing, and heuristic evaluations to gather insights and inform design decisions.
• Develop user personas, customer journey maps, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.
• Create visually appealing and user-friendly interface designs for web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, developers, and stakeholders to translate concepts into high-quality designs.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, analytics, and project requirements.
• Establish and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI component libraries.
• Present design concepts and rationale clearly and persuasively to internal teams and clients.
• Stay updated on the latest UI/UX trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to the team's overall design process maturity.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design best practices.
• Experience with user research methodologies and translating research findings into actionable design improvements.
• Ability to create high-fidelity prototypes and communicate complex ideas effectively.
• Strong understanding of web and mobile technologies and their impact on design.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative team environment.
• Experience working in an agile development process is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Fully remote work flexibility.
• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of exciting client projects.
• Professional development budget and opportunities for skill enhancement.
• Collaborative and creative virtual team environment.
• Flexible working hours.
• Contribution to a company that values user experience and design innovation.