Senior UX/UI Designer - Interactive Media

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Flexible work environment with remote"

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is seeking a highly experienced Senior UX/UI Designer to shape intuitive interfaces across web, mobile, and interactive installations. You will lead end-to-end design from concept to implementation, driving user-centered decisions and collaborating with product and development teams.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of UX/UI experience, a strong portfolio, and expertise in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and design systems.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional UX/UI design experience with end-to-end product design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered design, wireframes, and prototyping.
• Expert proficiency with Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, and Creative Suite.
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and heuristics.
• Solid understanding of interaction design, IA, and visual design best practices.
• Experience designing for web, mobile (iOS/Android), and interactive platforms.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from concept to implementation.
• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides for consistency.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to define requirements.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate designs based on feedback and data.
• Mentor junior designers and advocate for user-centered design.

Skills

UX/UI design

User research

Prototyping

Design systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Psychology, or related field

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading digital product development firm specializing in interactive media, is seeking a highly experienced Senior UX/UI Designer for their Mossel Bay, Western Cape office. This role is pivotal in crafting intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing user experiences for a wide range of digital products, including web applications, mobile platforms, and interactive installations. You will lead the design process from concept to implementation, translating user needs and business requirements into seamless and effective interfaces. The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in user-centered design methodologies, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design, all within the Mossel Bay creative landscape. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of user interaction for innovative digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, analyze user behavior, and translate findings into actionable design insights.
• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for complex digital interfaces.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across products.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to define project requirements and design solutions.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on user feedback and performance data.
• Mentor junior designers and advocate for user-centered design principles within the team.
• Stay abreast of the latest UX/UI trends, technologies, and best practices in the Mossel Bay tech community.
• Ensure designs are accessible and compliant with relevant standards.
• Present design concepts and solutions effectively to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end product design.
• Expert proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Demonstrated experience with user research methodologies, usability testing, and heuristic evaluations.
• Strong understanding of interaction design principles, information architecture, and visual design best practices.
• Experience designing for web, mobile (iOS/Android), and potentially other interactive platforms.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, particularly within the Mossel Bay project context.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, excellent health benefits, and opportunities for professional development.
• Enjoy a flexible work environment with remote work options, allowing you to balance work and life effectively.
• You'll be part of a forward-thinking company in Mossel Bay that values creativity and innovation.
• We provide a collaborative team culture, access to industry conferences, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Benefits include paid time off, retirement contributions, and opportunities to engage with cutting-edge projects in the Western Cape.