UI/UX Designer

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Office in Tembisa with remote options

Medical insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks an innovative UI/UX Designer to elevate digital product experiences across web and mobile. You will collaborate with product managers, developers and stakeholders to translate user needs into intuitive interfaces.

The role offers a blend of in-office and remote work, a chance to shape design direction on key projects, and opportunities for professional growth through design systems and usability testing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of UI/UX design experience with a portfolio.
• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Strong understanding of interaction design principles, information architecture, and usability heuristics.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Hybrid work model experience and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, create user personas, and map user journeys to identify pain points and opportunities for improvement.
• Design wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile applications.
• Develop and maintain design systems to ensure consistency and efficiency across products.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure the faithful implementation of UI/UX designs.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on user feedback and data analysis.

Skills

User research

Wireframes

Prototyping

Interaction design

Information architecture

Usability testing

Collaboration

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative UI/UX Designer to enhance their digital product offerings. This role is integral to crafting intuitive and engaging user experiences for their online platforms. You will work closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate user needs and business requirements into seamless digital interfaces. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence the design direction of key projects and contribute to a user-centric approach within a collaborative team environment, offering a blend of in-office and remote work flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, create user personas, and map user journeys to identify pain points and opportunities for improvement.
• Design wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile applications.
• Develop and maintain design systems to ensure consistency and efficiency across products.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure the faithful implementation of UI/UX designs.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on user feedback and data analysis.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in UI/UX design , with a portfolio demonstrating user-centered design solutions.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Strong understanding of interaction design principles , information architecture, and usability heuristics.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model , balancing independent work with team collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance bonuses.
• Access to a well-equpiped office space in Tembisa with options for remote work .
• Comprehensive medical insurance and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional growth and attending industry conferences.
• A culture that encourages creativity and innovation in product development.