Senior UI/UX Designer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative studio

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior UI/UX Designer to lead design efforts in Randburg. The role shapes user experience and interface design for our digital products, ensuring intuitive and visually appealing solutions.

You will collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate user needs into exceptional design outcomes. You will drive the design process, advance design systems, and advocate for user-centered design across projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful projects.
• Expertise in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Deep understanding of user research methodologies, information architecture, and interaction design.
• Experience in designing for web and mobile applications, with a keen eye for visual aesthetics.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale.

Responsibilities

• Lead design from concept to final implementation; create wireframes, prototypes, hi‑fi mockups.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to inform design decisions.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design consistency and feasibility.
• Champion user-centered design principles and best practices.

Skills

UI/UX Design

Prototyping

User Research

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior UI/UX Designer to lead their design efforts in Randburg . This role is critical in shaping the user experience and interface design of our digital products, ensuring they are intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing. You will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate user needs and business requirements into exceptional design solutions. We offer a stimulating environment where your design vision will directly impact user satisfaction and product success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from concept to final implementation, creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to inform design decisions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive design systems and style guides.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure design consistency and feasibility.
• Champion user-centered design principles and best practices across the organization.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful projects.
• Expertise in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Deep understanding of user research methodologies, information architecture, and interaction design.
• Experience in designing for web and mobile applications, with a keen eye for visual aesthetics.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for creative freedom and impact.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Hybrid work model promoting work-life balance.
• A dynamic and collaborative design studio environment in Randburg.