Senior UX/UI Designer - Freelance Contract

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 344,000 - 689,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Competitive freelance contract rate

Exposure to cutting-edge technology

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and creative team

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Pretoria is seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer for a hybrid role that blends in‑office collaboration with focused remote work. You will shape user experiences and interfaces for our digital products, translating complex user needs into intuitive, visually appealing designs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of UX/UI experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency with Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD and InVision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, CS, or related field.
• 5+ years of UX/UI design experience with a portfolio.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design.
• Proficiency with Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision or similar.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research and journey mapping.
• Design web and mobile interfaces.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product lifecycle.
• Present design concepts to cross-functional teams.
• Stay up-to-date with UX trends.
• Optimize user flows for usability.

Skills

User research

Wireframing

Prototyping

Visual design

Communication

Collaborative

Agile experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Job description

About the Role

WhatJobs Direct is searching for a talented and experienced Senior UX/UI Designer to join a forward-thinking tech company based in Pretoria. This role operates on a hybrid model, requiring a blend of in-office presence for collaborative sessions and remote work for focused individual tasks. You will play a critical role in shaping the user experience and interface design for our innovative digital products. Your expertise will be vital in translating complex user needs into intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing interfaces. We are looking for a designer who is passionate about user-centered design principles, possesses a keen eye for aesthetics, and can effectively communicate design decisions. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in the technology sector in Pretoria, working within a flexible hybrid framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, persona development, and user journey mapping to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Design intuitive and engaging user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using industry-standard design tools.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across all products.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to define and implement user-centered design solutions.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on user feedback and data analysis.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Present design concepts and rationale to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UX/UI trends, best practices, and technologies.
• Optimize user flows and interaction designs for maximum efficiency and usability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a proven track record of designing successful digital products.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of UX/UI design projects, demonstrating expertise in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, usability heuristics, and interaction design best practices.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and collaborating with development teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to articulate design decisions clearly and persuasively.
• Experience in a hybrid work environment, balancing collaborative and independent work.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a user-advocacy mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive freelance contract rate.
• Opportunity to work on innovative projects with a dynamic team.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology and design practices.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and creative work environment.