UI/UX Designer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental and vision insurance

Learning resources for UX/UI design

Collaborative design team

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a talented UI/UX Designer to join a remote product team. You will own the end-to-end design process—from user research and wireframes to high-fidelity visuals for web and mobile apps.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong portfolio, user-centered thinking, and excellent communication in a remote setting. This role offers a flexible, fully remote work arrangement and opportunities for ongoing learning in UX/UI design.

Qualifications

• Proven UI/UX design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD or similar.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design, IA and interaction design.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, usability testing, and persona development.
• Create wireframes, flows, and interactive prototypes.
• Design intuitive interfaces for web and mobile apps.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to translate needs into design solutions.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback and performance data.

Skills

User-centered design

Wireframing

Prototyping

Usability testing

Remote collaboration

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a talented and user-centric UI/UX Designer to join their innovative digital product team, working remotely. This role is crucial in designing intuitive and engaging user interfaces and experiences for their cutting-edge applications. You will be responsible for the entire design process, from user research and wireframing to prototyping and high-fidelity visual design. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating seamless digital experiences, possesses a strong understanding of user psychology, and thrives in a collaborative, remote setting, contributing to the evolution of user-centered design principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, usability testing, and persona development to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Create wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes to visualize and test design concepts.
• Design intuitive, visually appealing, and user-friendly interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to translate user needs and business requirements into effective design solutions.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, usability testing, and performance data to continuously improve the user experience.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design work.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and interaction design.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions effectively in a remote context.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to learning resources and opportunities for professional growth in UX/UI design.
• A creative and collaborative team environment that values innovation and user advocacy.