Senior UX/UI Designer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,482,000 - 2,141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible scheduling

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer to join a fully remote product team. You will lead end-to-end design—from user research and wireframes to high-fidelity prototyping and UI design—for cutting-edge software applications.

Collaborate with distributed product management and engineering teams, develop design systems, maintain brand consistency, and advocate user-centered practices to deliver seamless experiences. A strong portfolio and 6+ years of experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of professional UX/UI design experience.
• Strong portfolio of digital product work.
• Experience with user research and usability testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, usability testing, and heuristic evaluations to gather insights into user needs and behaviors.
• Create detailed wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes to visualize product concepts and user journeys.
• Develop high-fidelity visual designs, style guides, and design systems that maintain brand consistency and enhance user engagement.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and software engineers to ensure design feasibility and successful implementation.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, analytics, and project requirements in a fast-paced, remote setting.
• Champion user-centered design principles and best practices throughout the organization.

Skills

User research

Wireframing

Prototyping

Figma

Design systems

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design/HCI/CS

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an exceptional Senior UX/UI Designer to join their innovative, fully remote product team. This role is crucial for designing intuitive, user-centered, and visually appealing interfaces for their cutting-edge software applications. You will lead the end-to-end design process, from user research and wireframing to high-fidelity prototyping and detailed UI design, ensuring seamless user experiences. We are looking for a creative problem-solver with a strong portfolio, a deep understanding of user psychology, and the ability to collaborate effectively with distributed engineering and product management teams. This is a prime opportunity to shape the future of user interaction with our client's products.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, usability testing, and heuristic evaluations to gather insights into user needs and behaviors.
• Create detailed wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes to visualize product concepts and user journeys.
• Develop high-fidelity visual designs, style guides, and design systems that maintain brand consistency and enhance user engagement.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and software engineers to ensure design feasibility and successful implementation.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, analytics, and project requirements in a fast-paced, remote setting.
• Champion user-centered design principles and best practices throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing digital product work.
• Expertise in user research methodologies and usability testing principles.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, etc.
• Solid understanding of web and mobile design principles, accessibility standards, and front-end development capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills, essential for working in a fully remote team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• 100% remote work opportunity with flexible scheduling.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and training.
• A collaborative and innovative work culture focused on continuous improvement.