Senior UX/UI Designer (Immersive Experiences)

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Creative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl is seeking a visionary Senior UX/UI Designer specializing in immersive VR/AR experiences to join our innovative team. You will translate complex user needs into intuitive interfaces and across platforms, shaping the future of interactive entertainment.

Collaborate with product managers, developers, and 3D artists to define UX/UI strategies, build design systems, and advocate for the end-user.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience as a UX/UI Designer with immersive technologies (VR/AR).
• Strong portfolio showcasing immersive/interative applications.
• Experience designing for multiple platforms and screen sizes.

Responsibilities

• Design intuitive user flows, wireframes, prototypes and high‑fidelity mockups for VR/AR apps.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and iterate on designs based on feedback.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers and 3D artists to define UX/UI strategies.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides for immersive experiences.
• Champion user‑centered design principles and advocate for end‑users.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies in UX/UI.

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Senior UX/UI Designer specializing in immersive experiences to join their innovative team in Paarl . This critical role involves designing intuitive and engaging user interfaces and experiences for cutting-edge virtual and augmented reality applications. You will translate complex user needs into seamless digital interactions, ensuring accessibility and delight across diverse platforms. This is an exceptional opportunity for a forward-thinking designer to shape the future of interactive entertainment and technology, working in a collaborative environment that fosters creativity and pushes design boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Design intuitive user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for VR/AR applications.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to iterate on designs and improve user experience.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and 3D artists to define and implement UX/UI strategies.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides for immersive experiences.
• Champion user-centered design principles and advocate for the end-user throughout the development process.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies in UX/UI and immersive design.

Requirements

• Extensive professional experience as a UX/UI Designer , with a significant focus on immersive technologies (VR/AR).
• Strong portfolio showcasing successful design projects for interactive and/or immersive applications.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Unity/Unreal Engine interfaces).
• Deep understanding of user psychology, interaction design principles, and usability heuristics.
• Experience conducting user research and translating findings into actionable design improvements.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of immersive technology innovation in Paarl .
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and professional development support.
• A dynamic and creative work environment dedicated to pushing the boundaries of user experience.