Senior UX/UI Designer - Interactive Media

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary commensurate with経験

Continuous learning and professional发展

Access to cutting-edge design tools

Collaborative and forward-thinkingWork

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer to lead the design of cutting-edge digital experiences. The role is fully remote, with collaboration across product, design, and development teams to translate user needs into intuitive interfaces.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of UX/UI experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and InVision. Remote work offers flexibility and exposure to innovative digital products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in design.
• 5–7 years of professional UX/UI design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision).
• Strong research and usability testing methodologies.
• Experience creating and managing design systems.
• Excellent visual design, typography, and color theory.

Responsibilities

• Lead UX/UI design for interactive media experiences across web and mobile.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and stakeholder interviews.
• Develop personas, journey maps, and information architecture.
• Create wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Define and maintain design systems and style guides.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to implement design solutions.
• Advise on user-centered design principles throughout the lifecycle.
• Stay updated on UX/UI trends and best practices.

Skills

UX design

UI design

User research

Prototyping

Design systems

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Usability testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading digital innovation studio based in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced and visionary Senior UX/UI Designer to lead the design of cutting-edge interactive media experiences. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere while contributing to groundbreaking digital products and platforms. You will be responsible for translating user needs and business requirements into intuitive, engaging, and visually stunning interfaces. The ideal candidate possesses a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity UI design, with a deep understanding of user-centered design principles. If you are passionate about creating seamless digital journeys and thrive in a collaborative, remote environment, this role is for you. We are looking for someone who can elevate user experiences to new heights.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, usability testing, and stakeholder interviews to gather insights.
• Develop user personas, journey maps, and information architecture.
• Create wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile applications.
• Define and maintain design systems and style guides.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other designers to ensure the successful implementation of design solutions.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Stay updated on the latest UX/UI trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Present design concepts and rationale effectively to stakeholders.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback and data analysis.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of product design.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating a range of interactive design projects.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision).
• Solid understanding of user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Experience creating and managing design systems.
• Excellent visual design skills, including layout, typography, and color theory.
• Strong understanding of front-end development principles and capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fully remote team environment.
• Experience in the digital media or entertainment industry is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering exceptional flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on innovative and high-impact digital products.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking work culture.
• Continuous learning and professional development support.
• Access to cutting-edge design tools and technologies.