Senior UX/UI Designer - Digital Platforms

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and creative Senior UX/UI Designer to join its digital products team in East London. You will craft intuitive user experiences across web and mobile, translating complex user needs into elegant design solutions.

Collaborating with product managers, developers, and researchers, you will define flows, wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs. The role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional UX/UI design experience.
• A strong portfolio of digital product design work.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of interfaces and experiences for digital products with emphasis on usability and aesthetics.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, flows, mockups and interactive prototypes for new features.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides for brand consistency.
• Collaborate with product, development and research teams through the product lifecycle.

Skills

User research

Usability testing

Communication

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and creative Senior UX/UI Designer to join their digital products team in East London. You will be responsible for crafting intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing user experiences across web and mobile platforms. This role demands a user-centric approach, a strong understanding of design principles, and the ability to translate complex user needs into elegant design solutions. You will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and researchers to define user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and final visual designs. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the user journey for innovative digital products and contribute to a growing, dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of user interfaces and experiences for digital products, ensuring usability and aesthetic appeal.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, user flows, mockups, and interactive prototypes for new features and applications.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure brand consistency and scalability.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a UX/UI Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing digital product design.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or InVision.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and information architecture.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration.
• Opportunity to work on impactful digital products with a talented team.
• Professional development opportunities and access to industry best practices.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment focused on user success.