Senior UX/UI Designer - E-commerce Platforms

Placements24

Mtubatuba Local Municipality

Hybrid

ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer to elevate the user experience of leading e-commerce platforms. This fully remote role drives research, wireframes and high-fidelity UI in collaboration with product and engineering teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in UX/UI with a strong e-commerce focus, a robust portfolio, and proficiency in Figma/Sketch/Adobe XD. Remote teamwork and ongoing optimization are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

5+ years of professional UX/UI design experience with a focus on e-commerce or digital products.
Comprehensive portfolio showing user research, interaction design and visual design work.
Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD or similar tools.
Strong understanding of usability, accessibility, and responsive design.
Excellent communication and ability to present design decisions clearly.
Experience working effectively in a remote, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Lead UX/UI design from research to high-fidelity UI.
Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes for web and mobile e-commerce.
Collaborate with product and engineering to implement designs.
Advocate for user-centered design throughout development.
Optimize interfaces to improve conversions and satisfaction.
Stay updated on UX/UI trends and best practices.

Skills

UX/UI design

User research

Wireframing

Prototyping

Usability testing

Accessibility

Remote collaboration

Communication

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior UX/UI Designer to elevate the user experience of their leading e-commerce platforms. This fully remote role will focus on creating intuitive, engaging, and conversion-optimized digital interfaces. You will lead the design process from user research and wireframing to high-fidelity prototyping and final UI design, collaborating closely with product managers, developers, and marketing teams. We are looking for a design thinker with a deep understanding of user-centered design principles and a passion for crafting seamless online shopping experiences that drive customer satisfaction and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct user research, usability testing, and market analysis to identify user needs and pain points within e-commerce environments.
Create wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs for web and mobile e-commerce platforms.
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate design concepts into functional and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces.
Champion user-centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring a cohesive and intuitive user journey.
Optimize existing user interfaces for improved conversion rates, engagement, and customer satisfaction.
Stay up-to-date with the latest UX/UI trends, tools, and best practices in the e-commerce industry.

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a strong focus on e-commerce or similar digital product development.
A comprehensive portfolio demonstrating expertise in user research, interaction design, and visual design for digital products.
Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
Strong understanding of usability principles, accessibility standards, and responsive design techniques.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions clearly.
Experience working effectively in a remote, collaborative team environment.

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