Senior UI/UX Designer

Placements24; Soweto; Ibrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development and training

Career growth opportunities

Impactful digital solutions

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng is seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer to lead the design of web and mobile interfaces across diverse client projects. You will conduct user research, craft personas, and produce wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals while upholding brand standards.

You will collaborate with product managers, developers and stakeholders in a fast-paced agency environment and contribute to design systems and UX best practices.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional UI/UX design experience.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a wide range of UI/UX design projects for web and mobile applications is essential.
• Proficient with industry-standard design and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
• Solid understanding of user-centered design, information architecture, interaction design, and visual design.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Mansioni

• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather user feedback to inform design decisions.
• Create user personas, journey maps, and information architecture to understand user needs and flows.
• Develop wireframes, low-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes to visualize design concepts.
• Design high-fidelity visual interfaces, ensuring aesthetic appeal, usability, and brand consistency.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into effective design solutions.
• Develop and maintain style guides, design systems, and UI kits to ensure consistency across projects.
• Present design concepts and rationale clearly and persuasively to clients and internal teams.
• Stay current with the latest UI/UX trends, design tools, and best practices.
• Advocate for user needs throughout the product development process.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback, usability testing, and performance data.

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic digital agency renowned for its creative solutions, is looking for a talented Senior UI/UX Designer to join their team in Soweto, Gauteng . This role is essential for creating intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing user interfaces for a diverse range of digital products, including websites, mobile applications, and web platforms. You will be responsible for the entire design process, from user research and wireframing to prototyping and final visual design, ensuring a seamless and delightful user experience. The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio showcasing their design skills, a deep understanding of user-centered design principles, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on client projects and contribute to a vibrant creative culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather user feedback to inform design decisions.
• Create user personas, journey maps, and information architecture to understand user needs and flows.
• Develop wireframes, low-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes to visualize design concepts.
• Design high-fidelity visual interfaces, ensuring aesthetic appeal, usability, and brand consistency.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into effective design solutions.
• Develop and maintain style guides, design systems, and UI kits to ensure consistency across projects.
• Present design concepts and rationale clearly and persuasively to clients and internal teams.
• Stay current with the latest UI/UX trends, design tools, and best practices.
• Advocate for user needs throughout the product development process.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback, usability testing, and performance data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UI/UX design.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a wide range of UI/UX design projects for web and mobile applications is essential.
• Expert proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, information architecture, and visual design.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working with development teams and understanding technical constraints is beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting client projects in Soweto, Gauteng .
• Collaborative and creative agency environment.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Potential for career growth and advancement within the agency.
• Contribute to impactful digital solutions that reach a wide audience.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.