Senior UI/UX Designer

PixelChain; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 520.000 - 800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation to UAE

Housing & visa support

Flight home annually

Medical insurance

24 days annual leave

Learning budget

Impact at scale

Descripción de la vacante

PixelChain is seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer to own the full design lifecycle—from research and strategy to high-fidelity design and prototypes. You will collaborate with product and engineering in a lean, high-impact team to solve real user problems and craft experiences that stick.

The role emphasizes leading UX across web and mobile, building design systems, and shipping in an agile startup setting, with relocation to the UAE supported by housing, visa, and flight benefits.

Formación

• 3+ years of professional UI/UX design experience with shipped web and mobile products.
• Strong design thinking and how to apply it in real product cycles.
• Expert-level skills in Figma and Adobe Suite.
• Proven ability to conduct user research, create wireframes, and validate design concepts.
• Excellent communicator who can present and defend design decisions, incorporate feedback, and align cross-functional teams.
• Meticulous attention to detail with pixel-perfect execution.
• Experienced working in agile teams—fast iteration and shipping.
• Self-motivated and energized by startup pace and ownership.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end UX strategy across web, mobile, and emerging platforms.
• Conduct user research, define user flows, and validate design decisions through testing.
• Design intuitive interfaces balancing aesthetics with usability.
• Build and maintain design systems and component libraries.
• Create high-fidelity mockups, interactive prototypes, and presentations for stakeholders and developers.
• Champion design thinking through discovery to launch.
• Stay informed on UX trends, tools, and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams in an agile environment.

Conocimientos

UI/UX design

Figma

Adobe XD

Adobe Illustrator

Wireframes

Prototyping

Information architecture

Accessibility

Design thinking

Agile

Communication

Pixel-perfect

Cross-functional teamwork

Herramientas

Adobe XD

Photoshop

Illustrator

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is fast-growing entertainment tech startup looking for a Senior UI/UX Designer to craft intuitive, delightful experiences for millions of users. You'll own the full design lifecycle-from research and strategy to high-fidelity design and prototypes-working directly with product and engineering in a lean, high-impact team. This is about solving real user problems and creating experiences that stick.

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end UX strategy across all digital touchpoints-web, mobile, and emerging platforms-ensuring every interaction is intentional and user-centered.
• Conduct user research, define user flows, and validate design decisions through testing and iteration.
• Design intuitive interfaces that balance aesthetics with usability, applying principles of interaction design, information architecture, and accessibility.
• Build and maintain design systems and component libraries that scale across products and empower your team.
• Create high-fidelity mockups, interactive prototypes, and compelling presentations that communicate your vision to stakeholders and developers alike.
• Champion design thinking throughout the product development process- from discovery through launch and beyond.
• Stay informed on UX trends, tools, and best practices, continuously evolving our design maturity.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams in an agile environment.

Who You Are

• 3+ years of professional UI/UX design experience with a portfolio of shipped web and mobile products.
• Strong grasp of design thinking methodology and how to apply it in real product cycles.
• Expert-level skills in Figma and Adobe Suite (XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, or equivalent).
• Proven ability to conduct user research, create wireframes, and validate design concepts.
• Excellent communicator who can present and defend design decisions, incorporate feedback, and align cross-functional teams.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to pixel-perfect, consistent execution.
• Experienced working in agile teams-comfortable iterating fast, learning from data, and shipping.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and energized by startup pace and ownership.

Why Join Us

• Relocate to the UAE with full support: housing, transportation, and work visa handled.
• Flight ticket onboard + annual home country reunion flight included.
• Comprehensive medical insurance for peace of mind.
• Up to 24 days annual leave to recharge and travel.
• Sports & learning budget to invest in yourself-gym, courses, conferences, you name it.
• Real impact: Shape experiences for millions in a thriving entertainment tech space.
• Scrappy startup energy: Move fast, own your work, and see ideas come to life in weeks, not quarters.