Senior UI/UX Designer for Digital Innovation

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Professional development

Team collaboration

Modern design tools

Team-building activities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Senior UI/UX Designer to join a fully remote team delivering engaging web and mobile applications. You will translate complex user needs into intuitive interfaces, collaborating with product managers, developers and stakeholders throughout the design process.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of UI/UX experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency with Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional UI/UX design experience.
• Proficiency with Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research including interviews, surveys, and usability testing to gather insights and define user needs.
• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to communicate design ideas.
• Develop and maintain detailed design documentation, including style guides and design specifications.
• Collaborate with product managers to define product vision and strategy.
• Work with front-end developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs and provide ongoing support.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback and data.

Skills

UI/UX design

User research

Information architecture

Interaction design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design or HCI

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking digital solutions provider, is seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior UI/UX Designer to join their dynamic, fully remote team. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape user experiences for cutting-edge web and mobile applications. You will be instrumental in translating complex user needs into intuitive, engaging, and visually stunning interfaces. Working collaboratively with product managers, developers, and stakeholders, you will drive the design process from conceptualization through to final implementation. This role is perfect for a designer who thrives in an independent, outcome-driven environment and is passionate about creating user-centered digital products that make a real impact. The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio showcasing a deep understanding of user-centered design principles and a proven track record of delivering exceptional digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gather insights and define user needs.
• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design ideas and concepts.
• Develop and maintain detailed design documentation, including style guides and design specifications.
• Collaborate closely with product managers to define product vision and strategy.
• Work with front-end developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs and provide ongoing support.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, data analysis, and stakeholder input.
• Stay current with the latest UI/UX trends, techniques, and technologies.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in web and mobile application design.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and interaction design.
• Experience conducting various forms of user research and usability testing.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote setting.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies is a plus.
• A Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment with flexibility.
• Competitive annual salary of R .
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture focused on innovation.
• Contribution to impactful digital projects.
• Access to modern design tools and technologies.
• Regular virtual team-building activities.