Senior UI/UX Design Lead — Systems & Mentorship

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24, a renowned digital product studio in Sandton, seeks a Principal UI/UX Designer to lead design initiatives and shape user experiences across digital products. You will translate complex user needs into intuitive interfaces while mentoring junior designers and driving design systems adoption.

The role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of user-centered design, a strong portfolio, and the ability to collaborate with product managers and developers in an Agile

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field.
• 8+ years of professional UI/UX design experience.
• Experience leading design projects.
• Strong portfolio of user research, interaction, and visual design.
• Experience with design systems.
• Experience in an Agile environment.
• Based in Sandton or willing to relocate.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from concept to execution, creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and market analysis to inform design decisions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive design systems and style guides.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure design feasibility and alignment with business goals.
• Mentor and guide junior UI/UX designers, fostering a culture of design excellence.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the organization.
• Present design concepts and strategies effectively to stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of the latest UI/UX trends, tools, and technologies.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all digital product interfaces.
• Optimize user flows and interfaces for maximum usability and engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree in Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24, a renowned digital product studio in Sandton, seeks a Principal UI/UX Designer to lead design initiatives and shape user experiences across digital products. You will translate complex user needs into intuitive interfaces while mentoring junior designers and driving design systems adoption.

The role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of user-centered design, a strong portfolio, and the ability to collaborate with product managers and developers in an Agile