Senior UI/UX Designer (Remote)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Remote; ZAR 1,440,000 - 2,081,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Performance bonuses

Health coverage

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer to join their fully remote team. You will own the complete design lifecycle—from user research and wireframing to prototyping and high‑fidelity interfaces for our product suite.

You will collaborate with product managers and engineers in an agile environment, translating complex user needs into elegant, accessible designs for web and mobile experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio demonstrating UI/UX design.
• Experience with user research methods.
• Experience designing for web and mobile.
• Ability to work remotely in agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, interviews, surveys and usability testing to understand user needs.
• Create wireframes, flows, prototypes and high‑fidelity mockups for web and mobile apps.
• Design intuitive interfaces and maintain a design system for consistency.
• Collaborate with product and engineering to translate concepts into specs and deliverables.
• Advocate for users throughout the product development process.

Skills

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

User research

Prototyping

Responsive design

Remote collaboration

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an exceptional Senior UI/UX Designer to join their fully remote team, focusing on creating intuitive and impactful digital experiences. You will be responsible for the entire design lifecycle, from user research and wireframing to prototyping and high-fidelity interface design for their suite of products. This role requires a user-centric mindset, a passion for elegant design, and the ability to translate complex user needs into simple, beautiful, and functional interfaces. You'll collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure a cohesive and user-friendly product experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gather insights into user needs and behaviors.
• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile applications.
• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces that enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive design system to ensure consistency across all products.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate design concepts into functional specifications.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development process, ensuring user-centered design principles are applied.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing a deep understanding of user-centered design principles and product development.
• Expertise in using design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Solid understanding of user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Experience designing for responsive web applications and mobile platforms.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, agile environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Excellent salary package with performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote position, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous professional development budget and continuous learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to shape the user experience of innovative products.