Remote UX/UI Designer

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Learning budgets

Diverse projects

Supportive remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Remote UX/UI Designer to shape experiences for digital platforms from anywhere in South Africa. You will translate user needs into intuitive interfaces and collaborate with a distributed team to influence product direction.

Responsibilities include conducting user research, creating personas and journey maps, and delivering wireframes, prototypes and high-fidelity mockups. A strong portfolio and frontend basics are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a UX/UI Designer with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD or InVision for design and prototyping.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design, interaction and visual design principles.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS and JavaScript is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, create personas and journey maps.
• Design intuitive interfaces for web and mobile with usability in mind.
• Create wireframes, prototypes and high-fidelity mockups.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to implement designs.
• Iterate on designs using user feedback and analytics.
• Champion user-centered design throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

UX/UI Design

User Research

Prototyping Tools

Usability Testing

Communication

Frontend Basics

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Remote UX/UI Designer to join their forward-thinking digital product team. This position is fully remote, allowing you to contribute from anywhere within South Africa. You will be instrumental in shaping user experiences for a variety of digital platforms, translating complex user needs into intuitive and aesthetically pleasing interfaces. Your work will directly impact user satisfaction and product success, requiring a strong understanding of user-centered design principles and a talent for creating seamless digital interactions. This role offers the chance to work with a distributed, collaborative team and influence the future of our client's digital offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, create user personas, and develop user journey maps to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Design intuitive and engaging user interfaces for web and mobile applications, focusing on usability and accessibility.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design ideas.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to define and implement design solutions.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, usability testing, and analytical data.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a UX/UI Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing digital product design.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or InVision.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design methodologies, interaction design, and visual design principles.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions clearly.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.

Benefits

Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.

• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful digital products.
• Access to online learning platforms and professional development budgets.
• A supportive and inclusive remote team culture with regular virtual team-building activities.