Senior UI/UX Designer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Medical and dental benefits

Generous vacation policy

Learning opportunities

Collaborative environment in Pretoria

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a Senior UI/UX Designer to lead design across web and mobile, conducting research, creating wireframes, prototypes, and design systems. You will collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate complex requirements into intuitive interfaces that align with business goals.

The role offers a fully remote work arrangement with occasional team meetups, a competitive benefits package including medical and dental, generous vacation, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design with a strong portfolio showcasing digital product design.
• Proven ability to translate user needs into intuitive interfaces and experiences.
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and creating design systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of user interfaces and experiences for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis to gather insights.
• Create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and user flow diagrams.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across all products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the design process.
• Advocate for user needs and translate them into actionable design solutions that align with business goals.

Skills

UI/UX design

User research

Wireframing

Prototyping

Communication

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior UI/UX Designer to lead the design efforts for their digital products from their base in Pretoria . You will be responsible for creating intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing user interfaces and seamless user experiences across various platforms. This role involves deep user research, wireframing, prototyping, and user testing to ensure our products meet user needs and business objectives. You will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate complex requirements into user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing designs. This is a key role for a designer who is passionate about user-centered design and wants to shape the future of our digital offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of user interfaces and user experiences for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis to gather insights.
• Create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and user flow diagrams.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across all products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and developers, throughout the design process.
• Advocate for user needs and translate them into actionable design solutions that align with business goals.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design , with a strong portfolio showcasing digital product design.
• Expertise in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and information architecture.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent visual design skills, with a strong sense of typography, color, and layout.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating design decisions to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package.
• Fully remote work opportunity with occasional team meetups.
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
• Generous vacation and leave policy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and user satisfaction in Pretoria .