Senior UX/UI Designer (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Generous PTO

Professional development

Cutting-edge tools

Remote culture

Global impact

Home office stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer to join a remote-first team delivering cutting-edge digital products. You’ll translate complex user needs into elegant interfaces for web and mobile, collaborating with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders.

You will craft wireframes, flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups, build and maintain design systems, conduct user research and usability tests, mentor junior designers, and present concepts to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a UX/UI Designer with a strong portfolio.
• Experience creating wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and usability.
• Experience in user research, usability testing, and applying findings.
• Familiarity with agile development and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, Psychology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define user needs and translate them into UI.
• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile.
• Conduct user research and usability testing; analyze feedback to improve UX.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides; ensure brand consistency.
• Stay updated with UX/UI trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to design excellence.
• Present design concepts and rationale to cross-functional teams and leadership.

Skills

UX design

Wireframing

Prototyping

User research

Usability testing

Design systems

Agile teams

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Design / HCI / Psychology or related field

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Job description

Our client, a dynamic and innovative digital solutions provider, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior UX/UI Designer to join their forward-thinking team. This is a fully remote position, offering an exceptional opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects from the comfort of your own home office, regardless of your geographical location within Paarl, Western Cape, ZA or beyond. You will be instrumental in shaping the user experience and interface design for a range of cutting-edge digital products, ensuring they are intuitive, engaging, and visually compelling. This role is perfect for a creative problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, and remote-first environment. We are looking for someone who can translate complex user needs into elegant and effective design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define user needs and translate them into intuitive and engaging user interfaces.
• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and analyze feedback to iterate on designs and improve user experience.
• Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and ensure brand consistency across all digital touchpoints.
• Stay updated with the latest UX/UI trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to a culture of design excellence within the team.
• Present design concepts and rationale clearly and persuasively to cross-functional teams and leadership.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a UX/UI Designer, preferably with a strong portfolio showcasing complex digital product design.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, usability heuristics, and interaction design.
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and synthesizing findings into actionable design improvements.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and working within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Access to cutting-edge design tools and technologies.
• A supportive and collaborative remote work culture that fosters creativity and innovation.
• The chance to work on impactful projects that reach a global audience.
• Home office stipend to ensure a productive remote workspace.