Senior UX/UI Designer - Remote, Lead & Mentor

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote-first culture

Learning & development programs

Global team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer to join a fully remote, globally distributed team. You will shape user experiences for web and mobile products, translating complex user needs into intuitive interfaces while collaborating with product and engineering to deliver high-quality digital experiences.

You will drive user research, create wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes, develop scalable design systems, and mentor junior designers in a fast-paced, remote environment that values

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end UX/UI design for web and mobile apps.
• Experience translating user research into actionable design decisions.
• Familiarity with design systems and scalable UI kits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of web and mobile interfaces ensuring a consistent UX across products.
• Conduct user research (interviews, surveys, usability tests) to inform design choices.
• Create wireframes, wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes and communicate flows effectively.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers and stakeholders to define requirements.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides for brand consistency.
• Advocate for user needs throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Stay current with UX/UI trends and tools to improve processes.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to team growth.

Skills

User-centered design

UX research

Information architecture

Typography & visual design

Collaboration

Mentorship

Education

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

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite (PS, AI, XD)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer to join a fully remote, globally distributed team. You will shape user experiences for web and mobile products, translating complex user needs into intuitive interfaces while collaborating with product and engineering to deliver high-quality digital experiences.

You will drive user research, create wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes, develop scalable design systems, and mentor junior designers in a fast-paced, remote environment that values