Senior Mobile UX/UI Designer – Hybrid + Creative Leadership

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

Training & workshops

Annual leave

Cutting-edge design software &hardware

Performance bonuses

Creative leadership opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a growing mobile gaming studio in Mahikeng, North West, to hire a Senior UX/UI Designer. You will shape visual design and interaction flows for mobile games, ensuring intuitive, engaging experiences across iOS and Android.

We seek a portfolio-rich designer with 5+ years in mobile UX/UI, strong user-centered design skills, and proficiency in Figma, Sketch and Adobe XD. You will collaborate with game designers, developers, and product managers in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in UX/UI design for mobile apps.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating mobile app design and UX strategy.
• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of user interfaces and user experiences for mobile applications, focusing on intuitive navigation and engaging interactions.
• Create wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and A/B testing to gather insights and validate design decisions.
• Develop and maintain a consistent visual style and brand identity for mobile applications.
• Collaborate with game designers and developers to ensure seamless integration of UI elements and gameplay mechanics.
• Optimize designs for various mobile platforms and screen sizes.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, incorporating feedback effectively.
• Stay updated on the latest mobile UX/UI trends, patterns, and technologies.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to the team's creative vision.
• Ensure accessibility standards are met in all design outputs.

Skills

UX/UI design

Mobile app design

Wireframing & prototyping

User research

Usability testing

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design / Interaction Design / HCI

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a growing mobile gaming studio in Mahikeng, North West, to hire a Senior UX/UI Designer. You will shape visual design and interaction flows for mobile games, ensuring intuitive, engaging experiences across iOS and Android.

We seek a portfolio-rich designer with 5+ years in mobile UX/UI, strong user-centered design skills, and proficiency in Figma, Sketch and Adobe XD. You will collaborate with game designers, developers, and product managers in a hybrid work