Remote Senior UX/UI Designer - E-commerce Platforms

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Fully remote

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior UX/UI Designer to join our distributed team servicing clients globally from near Mossel Bay. You will craft intuitive, engaging experiences for web and mobile ecommerce platforms, translating complex user needs into elegant design solutions.

Work with product managers, developers, and marketers to create seamless journeys that drive conversions and customer satisfaction in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional UX/UI design experience with ecommerce portfolio.
• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong user research, IA, and interaction design knowledge.
• Experience designing for responsive web and mobile with conversion focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design from concept to execution for web and mobile ecommerce.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and A/B testing.
• Develop design systems and style guides for brand consistency.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and marketing to define user flows.
• Advise on user-centered design principles across the organization.
• Stay updated with latest UX trends in ecommerce and product development.

Skills

UX/UI Design

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Portfolio

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design / HCI or related field

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a leading innovator in the e-commerce space and is looking for a talented Remote Senior UX/UI Designer to join their distributed team, servicing clients globally from their operational base near Mossel Bay . You will be instrumental in crafting intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing user experiences for a range of online retail platforms. This role demands a deep understanding of user-centered design principles, a keen eye for aesthetics, and the ability to translate complex user needs into elegant design solutions. You will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and marketers to create seamless digital journeys that drive conversion and customer satisfaction in a fully remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from concept to execution, creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile e-commerce applications.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and A/B testing to gather insights and validate design decisions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive design systems and style guides to ensure brand consistency and scalability across all platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define user requirements, product features, and user flows.
• Champion user-centered design principles and best practices throughout the organization.
• Stay current with the latest trends and technologies in UX/UI design, e-commerce, and digital product development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing e-commerce projects.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user research methodologies , information architecture, and interaction design.
• Experience designing for responsive web and mobile applications, with a focus on conversion optimization.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills, adept at working within a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with equity options.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities to work on impactful projects for well-known e-commerce brands and access to professional development resources.