Senior UI/UX Designer (Mobile Focus)

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly environment

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer to join a fully remote team focused on mobile applications. You will lead the design lifecycle from research to high-fidelity visuals, ensuring user-centered, delightful mobile experiences.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of mobile UI/UX experience, a strong portfolio (iOS/Android), and proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and InVision. Collaboration with product and development teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in design or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of UI/UX design experience, with strong mobile app focus.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional mobile UI/UX work (iOS/Android).
• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision or similar tools.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design, heuristics, and guidelines.
• Experience with user research, usability testing, and agile methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research via interviews, surveys, and usability tests for mobile apps.
• Create personas, journey maps, and information architecture for mobile products.
• Develop wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes (iOS/Android).
• Design intuitive UIs aligned with brand and mobile UX best practices.
• Collaborate with PMs, developers, and stakeholders to define requirements.
• Iterate designs based on feedback, analytics, and testing results.
• Maintain and evolve mobile design systems for consistency.
• Stay updated on mobile design trends and best practices.
• Present concepts clearly to stakeholders and advocate for users.

Skills

UI/UX design

Mobile design

Figma

Adobe XD

InVision

User research

Agile

Communication

Portfolio

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a thriving digital agency known for its innovative mobile solutions, is actively seeking a talented and experienced Senior UI/UX Designer to join their fully remote team. This role will focus heavily on designing intuitive and engaging user experiences for a variety of mobile applications. You will be responsible for the entire design lifecycle, from user research and wireframing to prototyping and creating high-fidelity visual designs. The ideal candidate possesses a strong portfolio showcasing exceptional mobile design work and a deep understanding of user-centered design principles. As a fully remote position, this role offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere while collaborating with a dynamic and supportive team. If you are passionate about creating impactful mobile experiences, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, including user interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gather insights for mobile app design.
• Create user personas, user journey maps, and information architecture for mobile applications.
• Develop wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes for iOS and Android platforms.
• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces that align with brand guidelines and best practices for mobile UX.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to define design requirements and ensure successful implementation.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, usability testing, and analytics.
• Maintain and evolve design systems for mobile applications, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and best practices in mobile UI/UX design.
• Present design concepts and solutions clearly and effectively to stakeholders.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in UI/UX design, with a significant focus on mobile application design.
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional UI/UX design work for mobile apps (iOS and Android).
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, mobile heuristics, and platform-specific design guidelines (iOS Human Interface Guidelines, Material Design).
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote environment.
• Strong visual design skills with an eye for detail and aesthetics.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary between ZAR.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering extensive flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and upskilling.
• Access to cutting-edge design software and tools.
• Collaborative and innovative virtual team environment.
• Generous paid time off.
• Company-sponsored online courses and workshops.