Senior UX/UI Designer

Placements24; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work with flexible hours

Health benefits

Professional development

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer to join a remote-first team. You will lead design initiatives, mentor junior designers, and shape intuitive interfaces for digital products reaching a global audience.

You will collaborate with product managers and developers, conduct user research, and create design systems to ensure cross-platform consistency while staying ahead of industry trends.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven UX/UI design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design, IA, and interaction design best practices.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing to inform design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead design process from concept to execution, including user research, wireframing, prototyping and high-fidelity visuals.
• Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and component libraries for cross-platform consistency.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into design solutions.
• Conduct user testing and iterate on designs to improve usability and satisfaction.
• Mentor junior designers and foster a collaborative design culture in a remote team.

Skills

UX/UI design

Portfolio

User research

Prototyping

Design systems

Communication

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior UX/UI Designer to join their dynamic, remote-first team. You will be instrumental in shaping the user experience and visual design of innovative digital products that reach a global audience. This role offers the opportunity to lead design initiatives, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex user needs into intuitive and engaging interfaces. We are looking for a visionary designer who is passionate about user-centered design principles and stays ahead of industry trends, ready to make a significant impact from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from concept to execution, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity visual design.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive design systems, style guides, and component libraries to ensure consistency across all digital platforms.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to define user requirements and translate them into elegant design solutions.
• Conduct user testing and gather feedback to iterate on designs and continuously improve usability and user satisfaction.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design culture within the remote team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of proven experience as a UX/UI Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of digital design projects.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and interaction design best practices.
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and analyzing feedback to inform design decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale effectively to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and attending industry conferences.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture that values creativity and innovation.