Senior UX/UI Designer

Placements24; East London; Hybride; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Modern office facilities

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape, is seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer to join our product team. This hybrid role combines remote flexibility with our modern office, focusing on crafting intuitive experiences for cutting-edge digital products.

You will build user-centered interfaces, run research and usability testing, collaborate with product managers and developers, and contribute to design systems while staying ahead of industry trends.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional UX/UI design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, CS, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision and similar tools.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design, interaction and visual design.
• Experience with user research, usability testing, and information architecture.
• Familiarity with Agile and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsabilités

• Design intuitive, user-centered interfaces for web and mobile from concept to execution.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and stakeholder interviews.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to ensure feasible designs.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, analytics, and performance data.
• Champion user experience best practices throughout the product lifecycle.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

Connaissances

UX/UI design

User research

Usability testing

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Design/HCI/CS

Outils

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior UX/UI Designer to join their innovative product development team based in East London, Eastern Cape . This hybrid role offers the flexibility to work both remotely and from our modern office space, fostering a collaborative yet adaptable work environment. You will be instrumental in crafting intuitive and engaging user experiences for our cutting-edge digital products. The ideal candidate possesses a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in user-centered design principles, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design. You will work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to translate complex user needs into elegant and functional interfaces. This position is perfect for a creative problem-solver who is passionate about design excellence and committed to delivering exceptional user journeys. We value individuals who can bring fresh perspectives and drive innovation within our design processes. Your contributions will directly impact the usability and appeal of our software solutions, ensuring they meet and exceed user expectations. The opportunity to shape the user interface of influential digital products awaits a dedicated and skilled designer.

Key Responsibilities

• Design intuitive, user-centered interfaces for web and mobile applications, from concept to execution.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design ideas.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and stakeholder interviews to gather insights and validate design decisions.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and engineers to ensure the technical feasibility and implementation of designs.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across all product platforms.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, analytics, and performance data.
• Champion user experience best practices throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in UX/UI design.
• Present design concepts and solutions to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the overall product strategy and roadmap through a design-thinking approach.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating successful projects.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design.
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and information architecture design.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and working in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Experience with front-end development concepts is a plus.
• Passion for creating elegant, functional, and user-friendly digital products.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Hybrid work model with flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Generous annual leave.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Access to modern office facilities.
• Collaborative and creative work environment.
• Company-sponsored training programs.
• Pension fund contribution.
• Employee assistance program.