Senior UX/UI Designer - Interactive Experiences

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Digital product impact

Medical aid & retirement fund

Study leave

Durban-based team

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer to craft intuitive and engaging digital experiences for web and mobile. You will advocate user-centered design, translate complex needs into delightful journeys, and work with product managers and developers across cross-functional teams.

The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions, generous study leave, and a dynamic, forward-thinking team in Durban.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of UX/UI design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD for design and prototyping.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Strong understanding of information architecture and interaction design.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in Durban context.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, persona development, and journey mapping.
• Design wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes for web and mobile.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to implement UI.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate designs based on feedback.
• Stay updated on UX/UI trends in the arts & entertainment sector.

Skills

UX/UI design

Wireframing

Prototyping

User research

Usability testing

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and user-focused Senior UX/UI Designer to craft intuitive and engaging interactive experiences for their digital platforms in Durban. This role is central to ensuring our digital products are not only visually appealing but also exceptionally user-friendly, contributing significantly to the Arts & Entertainment sector's digital transformation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate complex user needs and business requirements into seamless and delightful user journeys, championing user-centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, persona development, and journey mapping to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Design intuitive wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes for web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to implement high-fidelity user interfaces.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on user feedback and data analysis.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends in UX/UI design and interactive technology within the Arts & Entertainment industry.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing complex digital products.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and interaction design.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions effectively in the Durban context.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Opportunity to shape innovative digital products in the Arts & Entertainment space.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Generous study leave and budget for professional development.
• A dynamic and forward-thinking team environment located in Durban.