Senior UI/UX Designer - E-commerce Platforms

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an accomplished Senior UI/UX Designer to lead the design of our ecommerce platforms from research to high-fidelity visuals. You will collaborate with product teams to craft intuitive journeys that boost satisfaction and conversions.

You will drive the design system, mentor junior designers, and stay ahead of UX/UI trends in a fast-growing online retail environment. This role is based in Mossel Bay, Western Cape.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of UI/UX design experience, with ecommerce focus.
• Proven expertise in user research methodologies, wireframes, prototyping, and usability testing.
• Proficiency with Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision or similar.
• Strong IA, interaction and visual design knowledge.
• Experience with user-centered design principles and creating seamless journeys.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; strong portfolio in ecommerce.
• Familiarity with web and mobile development processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, Psychology, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design strategy for ecommerce website and mobile apps.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and market analysis to inform decisions.
• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Develop and maintain a consistent visual design language and design system.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver solutions.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, analytics, and A/B tests.
• Mentor junior designers and foster design excellence.
• Stay updated on UX/UI trends and ecommerce best practices.
• Ensure designs are feasible and aligned with business goals.

Skills

UI/UX design

User research

Wireframes

Prototyping

Usability testing

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Information architecture

Interaction design

Portfolio

Web/mobile development familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, Psychology, or related field

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Job description

Placements24 seeks an accomplished Senior UI/UX Designer to lead the design of our ecommerce platforms from research to high-fidelity visuals. You will collaborate with product teams to craft intuitive journeys that boost satisfaction and conversions.

You will drive the design system, mentor junior designers, and stay ahead of UX/UI trends in a fast-growing online retail environment. This role is based in Mossel Bay, Western Cape.