Remote Senior UX/UI Designer - Mobile Applications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Remote work environment

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer to shape mobile experiences for a globally distributed team. You will conduct user research, craft wireframes and flows, and deliver high-fidelity designs across iOS and Android. Collaboration with product managers and developers will ensure feasible, impactful solutions.

A strong portfolio and remote-working adaptability are essential. You will champion design systems, stay current with trends, and translate user feedback into elegant, practical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Psychology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of professional UX/UI design experience with a focus on mobile apps.
• Strong portfolio showcasing mobile UX/UI projects.
• Excellent communication and ability to work in distributed remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis.
• Create personas, journey maps, wireframes, and user flows.
• Develop high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes for iOS and Android.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to ensure feasibility and alignment.
• Translate feedback into actionable design improvements.
• Establish and maintain design systems and style guides.
• Present concepts clearly to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Stay updated on mobile UX/UI trends and best practices.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly expanding technology company dedicated to creating intuitive and engaging mobile applications. We are looking for an exceptional Senior UX/UI Designer to join our fully remote team. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping the user experience and visual design of our client's innovative mobile products. You will conduct user research, create wireframes, design user flows, and develop high-fidelity mockups and prototypes that translate complex ideas into simple, elegant interfaces. Your work will directly impact user satisfaction and product success across a global audience. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your design expertise from anywhere, as part of a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes remote collaboration and talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis to gather insights into user needs and behaviors.
• Create user personas, journey maps, wireframes, and user flow diagrams to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
• Develop high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes for mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure design feasibility and alignment with business goals.
• Translate user feedback and data into actionable design improvements.
• Establish and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Stay informed about the latest UX/UI trends, best practices, and technologies in mobile design.
• Present design concepts and rationale clearly and persuasively to cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a significant focus on mobile applications.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a comprehensive range of UX/UI design projects for mobile platforms.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision.
• Deep understanding of mobile design patterns, platform guidelines (iOS Human Interface Guidelines, Android Material Design), and best practices.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent visual design skills, with a strong sense of typography, color, and layout.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in remote or distributed teams.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a comprehensive benefits package, all designed to support a thriving remote work experience.
• You will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects with a talented, geographically diverse team, contributing to the evolution of innovative mobile solutions.
• We foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Embrace the flexibility of remote work and join a company that values your design expertise and commitment.