UI/UX Designer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 979,000 - 1,469,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development budget

Home office setup stipend

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a innovative UI/UX Designer to join their fully remote team. You will lead user research, craft personas, wireframes, and high-fidelity visuals for web and mobile products, ensuring a seamless user journey.

You will collaborate with product managers and engineers in a remote-first environment, advocating for user needs and best practices throughout the design process. A strong portfolio and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating user-centered design.
• Experience with responsive web and mobile design.
• Strong communication and collaboration in remote settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, usability testing, and persona development.
• Create wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile apps.
• Design intuitive interfaces aligned with brand guidelines and user satisfaction.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to iterate designs based on feedback.
• Champion user-centered design throughout the product development lifecycle.

Skills

User research

Prototyping

Wireframing

Interaction design

Design collaboration

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

Our client is seeking an innovative and user-centric UI/UX Designer to join their fully remote team. This role is instrumental in crafting intuitive and engaging user experiences for their cutting-edge digital products. You will be responsible for the entire design process, from user research and wireframing to prototyping and final visual design, ensuring a seamless and delightful user journey. This is an exciting opportunity for a designer who is passionate about creating impactful digital solutions and thrives in a collaborative, remote-first environment where creativity and user advocacy are paramount.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, usability testing, and persona development to deeply understand user needs and behaviors.
• Create wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile applications.
• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces that align with brand guidelines and enhance user satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to iterate on designs based on feedback and technical feasibility.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience as a UI/UX Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design projects.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user research methodologies, information architecture, and interaction design principles.
• Experience designing for responsive web and mobile applications.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with potential for bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility and work-life integration.
• Generous professional development budget for conferences, courses, and workshops.
• Company-provided equipment and home office setup stipend.
• A supportive and innovative team culture that values creativity and user advocacy.