UI/UX Designer

Global One; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital design company is seeking a UI/UX Designer to create intuitive and user-friendly digital experiences. The role involves designing and optimizing website layouts, navigation structures, and interfaces to enhance user engagement. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in UI/UX design, a strong portfolio demonstrating design principles, and proficiency in design tools like Photoshop and Sketch. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in UI/UX design for websites and digital products.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating UI/UX principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather and evaluate user requirements with product managers and engineers.
• Illustrate design ideas using storyboards and process flows.
• Design graphic user interface elements such as menus and tabs.
• Develop UI mockups and prototypes illustrating site functions.
• Prepare and present design drafts to teams and stakeholders.
• Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback.

Skills

User interface design

User experience design

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch)

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Sketch

Job description

The UI/UX Designer will be responsible for creating intuitive and user-friendly digital experiences. They will design and optimize website layouts, navigation structures, and interfaces to enhance user engagement and satisfaction.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years experience in designing user interfaces and user experiences for websites and digital products

A strong portfolio of work that demonstrates a deep understanding of UI/UX principles

Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills

Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, or other visual design tools

Responsibilities

• Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers
• Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps
• Design graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs and widgets
• Build page navigation buttons and search fields
• Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look like
• Create original graphic designs (e.g. images, sketches and tables)
• Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders
• Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g. responsiveness)
• Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback
• Adhere to style standards on fonts, colors and images