Senior UX/UI Designer - Mobile Applications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer for our Benoni, Gauteng team. You will lead the design of mobile apps from research and wireframes to high‑fidelity prototypes and UI design, ensuring a delightful user journey.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mobile UX/UI, a strong portfolio, and proficiency with Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and InVision. This role offers a hybrid work model in Benoni, with collaboration across product and development teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional UX/UI design experience focused on mobile apps.
• Strong portfolio of mobile app designs, user flows, and interactive prototypes.
• Proficiency with Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, or similar tools.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design and mobile interaction patterns.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent visual design skills with typography, color, and layout.
• Strong communication and collaboration in agile environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, develop personas, and run usability testing to guide design decisions.
• Create wireframes, flows, prototypes, and high‑fidelity mockups for mobile apps (iOS/Android).
• Design intuitive UIs that align with brand guidelines and enhance engagement.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to translate requirements into design solutions.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback and analytics.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides for consistency.
• Stay updated with mobile UI/UX trends and best practices.
• Present concepts and rationale clearly to stakeholders.
• Advocate for users throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Mobile UX/UI design

User research

Wireframing

Prototyping

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

User-centered design

Accessibility standards

Communication

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design / HCI / related field

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic tech company at the forefront of mobile innovation, is seeking a talented Senior UX/UI Designer to join their vibrant team in Benoni, Gauteng. This role is instrumental in crafting intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing user experiences for their suite of mobile applications. You will lead the design process from user research and wireframing through to high-fidelity prototyping and final UI design, ensuring a seamless and delightful user journey. The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in mobile UX/UI design, a deep understanding of user-centered design principles, and proficiency in industry-standard design tools. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on user-facing products within a collaborative and growth-oriented environment in Benoni.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, persona development, and usability testing to inform design decisions.


• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for mobile applications (iOS and Android).


• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces that align with brand guidelines and enhance user engagement.


• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into effective design solutions.


• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, usability testing, and analytical data.


• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across all mobile products.


• Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile UI/UX trends, best practices, and technologies.


• Present design concepts and rationale clearly and persuasively to stakeholders.


• Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a significant focus on mobile applications.


• Strong portfolio showcasing successful mobile app designs, user flows, and interactive prototypes.


• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, or similar.


• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, mobile interaction design patterns, and accessibility standards.


• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.


• Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for typography, color, and layout.


• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile development environment.


• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional development and career advancement in Benoni, Gauteng. Enjoy a hybrid work model that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. We provide a creative and collaborative work atmosphere where your contributions are valued. Be part of a team that is passionate about creating exceptional mobile experiences.