Senior UI/UX Designer — Hybrid, Digital Solutions

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive salary

Health & wellness

Professional development

Career advancement

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior UI/UX Designer in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on translating user needs into intuitive interfaces for cutting-edge digital products, shaping product strategy and roadmaps through collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in UI/UX, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite, with knowledge of WCAG and accessibility standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in UI/UX design with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design, usability, and accessibility (WCAG).
• Experience conducting and analyzing user research and usability testing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in Agile development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, interviews, surveys, and usability testing to gather insights.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups communicating design ideas and flows.
• Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and component libraries for brand consistency.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to define user requirements and solutions.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback, data, and A/B testing results.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product lifecycle, prioritising usability and accessibility.
• Stay updated with UI/UX trends and best practices to improve outcomes.
• Present concepts and rationale to stakeholders clearly and persuasively.

Skills

UI/UX design

User research

Interaction design

Prototyping

Visual design

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior UI/UX Designer in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on translating user needs into intuitive interfaces for cutting-edge digital products, shaping product strategy and roadmaps through collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in UI/UX, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite, with knowledge of WCAG and accessibility standards.