Senior UI/UX Designer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work model

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Opportunities for continuous learning

Creative team in Arts & Entertainment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer to join our client in Upington, Northern Cape, in a hybrid role. You will craft intuitive interfaces and engaging experiences for web, mobile, and interactive installations, translating requirements into user-centered designs.

Collaborate with product managers and developers, conduct user research and usability testing, and stay ahead of design trends while delivering high-fidelity prototypes and wireframes.

Qualifications

• Proven UI/UX design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and InVision.
• Strong understanding of user research, usability testing, and information architecture.
• Experience designing for web, mobile, and interactive installations.

Responsibilities

• Design intuitive, engaging interfaces for web and mobile.
• Develop user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and iterate on designs.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure feasibility.
• Champion user-centered design throughout the product lifecycle.
• Stay current with UI/UX trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.

Skills

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

InVision

User research

Usability testing

Information architecture

Wireframes

Prototyping

High-fidelity mockups

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

InVision

Job description

Our client, a recognized innovator in the Arts & Entertainment technology space, is looking for a talented Senior UI/UX Designer to join their team in Upington, Northern Cape. This hybrid role involves crafting intuitive and engaging user interfaces and experiences for digital platforms and interactive applications. You will be instrumental in shaping how users interact with our client's products, translating complex requirements into seamless, user-friendly designs. Working within a collaborative studio environment complemented by remote flexibility, you'll contribute to projects that push the boundaries of digital engagement and user satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Design intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Develop user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups based on user research and project requirements.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to iterate on designs.
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure design feasibility and alignment.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Stay current with UI/UX design trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision).
• Deep understanding of user research methodologies, usability testing, and information architecture.
• Experience designing for diverse platforms, including web, mobile, and interactive installations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, hybrid work setting in Upington.

Benefits

• A competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus potential bonuses.
• Flexible hybrid work model allowing for both office-based teamwork and remote productivity.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and skill enhancement.
• Be part of a creative team working on innovative digital products in the Arts & Entertainment sector.
• Contribute to projects that directly impact user experience and satisfaction.