Senior UX/UI Designer — Digital Platforms (Hybrid)

Placements24

Midrand

Hybrid

ZAR 700,000 - 980,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Hybrid work

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer in Midrand, Gauteng, to shape user experiences across digital products. You will translate complex needs into intuitive interfaces, drive engagement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of UX/UI experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite. We value user-centered design, IA, and collaboration with product and engineering teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UX/UI design.
Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision).
Strong understanding of user-centered design, information architecture, and interaction design.
Experience with user research and usability testing.
Excellent visual design, typography, and color theory.

Responsibilities

Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions.
Create wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups.
Develop and maintain design systems and style guides for consistency.
Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define UX strategies.
Iterate designs based on user feedback and analytics.
Advocate for user-centered design throughout the lifecycle.
Mentor junior designers and contribute to team growth.
Stay updated on UX/UI trends and best practices.