Remote Senior UI/UX Designer — Lead & Ship Interfaces

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Professional development opportunities

Remote-friendly / work from anywhere (

Home office stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer to join a fully remote team. Shape the user experience of cutting-edge digital products from concept to launch, driving user-centered design strategies and translating complex requirements into intuitive interfaces.

You will collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure design integrity across platforms. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong attention to detail and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional UI/UX design experience with a strong portfolio of web and mobile apps.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and information architecture.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead design process for new features and products from research to high-fidelity UI.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define user needs and requirements.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and A/B testing to validate designs.
• Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs communicating interaction ideas.
• Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI kits for consistency.
• Present concepts to stakeholders and incorporate feedback.
• Stay updated on UI/UX trends and best practices.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to team growth.

Skills

User research

Usability testing

Design systems

Communication

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Design/HCI/CS

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer to join a fully remote team. Shape the user experience of cutting-edge digital products from concept to launch, driving user-centered design strategies and translating complex requirements into intuitive interfaces.

You will collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure design integrity across platforms. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong attention to detail and a track record of delivering