Remote UX/UI Designer — Lead Engaging Digital Journeys

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working hours

Professional development

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior UX/UI Designer to join a remote-first digital solutions team. You will shape user experiences for web and mobile products, driving engagement and ensuring intuitive interfaces.

With 5+ years in UX/UI design, you’ll lead research, create wireframes and prototypes, develop design systems, and mentor junior designers while collaborating with product managers and developers across distributed teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UX/UI design experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design process and outcomes.
• Experience with user research and usability testing.
• Proficiency with Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or InVision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of user-centered interface designs for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gather insights and inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design concepts.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into intuitive and engaging user experiences.
• Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and best practices to ensure consistency across all digital touchpoints.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring that user needs are at the forefront of all design considerations.
• Stay abreast of the latest UX/UI trends, technologies, and design methodologies, and incorporate them into your work.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to a culture of design excellence within the team.

Skills

UX/UI design

User research

Prototyping

Design systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior UX/UI Designer to join a remote-first digital solutions team. You will shape user experiences for web and mobile products, driving engagement and ensuring intuitive interfaces.

With 5+ years in UX/UI design, you’ll lead research, create wireframes and prototypes, develop design systems, and mentor junior designers while collaborating with product managers and developers across distributed teams.