Remote UX/UI Designer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Health benefits

Learning & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote UX/UI Designer to join a distributed team with a focus on Bloemfontein operations. You will design intuitive interfaces for web and mobile, translating user needs into elegant solutions while collaborating with product managers and developers in a fully remote setting.

You will conduct user research, create personas, wireframes, and prototypes, and contribute to design systems to ensure consistent experiences across products.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional UX/UI design experience.
• Proficiency with Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Strong user-centered design and usability testing experience.
• Excellent communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research and create personas and journeys.
• Design wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes for web and mobile.
• Develop visually appealing interfaces aligned with brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with product and engineering to iterate designs.
• Run usability tests and apply data-driven improvements.
• Create and maintain design systems and style guides.

Skills

User research

Wireframing

Prototyping

Information architecture

Remote collaboration

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and user-centric Remote UX/UI Designer to join their distributed team, with a focus on supporting their operations based out of Bloemfontein . You will be responsible for designing intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for web and mobile applications, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience. This role demands a strong understanding of user psychology, interaction design principles, and modern design trends. You will translate complex user needs into elegant design solutions, working collaboratively with product managers and developers in a fully remote setting to build impactful digital products.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, create personas, and map user journeys to understand user needs and behaviors.


• Design wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes for web and mobile applications.


• Develop visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines.


• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to refine designs and ensure feasibility.


• Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on feedback and data.


• Create and maintain design systems and style guides for consistent product experiences.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in UX/UI design.


• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.


• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and information architecture.


• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.


• Excellent visual design skills and attention to detail.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.


• Fully remote position allowing for maximum flexibility.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.


• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.


• A collaborative and innovative work culture focused on user experience.