Senior UX/UI Designer - Games & Interactive (Hybrid)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer to join our team in Pretoria, Gauteng, SA. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility to design intuitive interfaces for our interactive entertainment projects.

You will lead UX/UI strategy, conduct user research, create wireframes and prototypes, and collaborate with designers, developers, and artists to deliver immersive experiences. A strong portfolio and 5+ years of relevant work are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of UX/UI design experience, preferably in games or interactive media.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design process and outcomes.
• Proficiency with Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch or InVision.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design UI/UX for games and interactive apps.
• Conduct user research, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Develop personas and user journeys and information architecture.
• Collaborate with game designers, developers, and artists to ensure cohesive UX.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback and playtesting.
• Define and maintain design systems and style guides for consistency.
• Advocate for user-centered design throughout the development process.
• Present design concepts to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Stay updated on UX/UI trends and best practices in game development.

Skills

User research

Wireframing

Prototyping

Collaboration

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's in Design/HCI

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

InVision

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer to join our team in Pretoria, Gauteng, SA. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility to design intuitive interfaces for our interactive entertainment projects.

You will lead UX/UI strategy, conduct user research, create wireframes and prototypes, and collaborate with designers, developers, and artists to deliver immersive experiences. A strong portfolio and 5+ years of relevant work are required.