UI/UX Designer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Sandton workspace

Modern design tools

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an innovative UI/UX Designer to craft intuitive, engaging interfaces for web and mobile products. You will translate user needs and business requirements into elegant, accessible designs that delight users and drive value.

Collaborate with product managers and developers, conduct user research, create personas, map journeys, and develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to communicate concepts and flows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer with a strong portfolio of user-centered designs.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD or InVision.
• Solid understanding of user research methodologies, usability principles, and interaction design.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for web and mobile apps, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines.
• Conduct user research, create personas, and map journeys to identify pain points and opportunities.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to communicate concepts and flows.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers throughout the design lifecycle.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate designs based on feedback and data.

Skills

User research

Wireframes

Prototyping

Usability principles

Interaction design

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design / HCI

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and user-centric UI/UX Designer to join their product development team in Sandton . You will be responsible for creating intuitive, engaging, and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces and experiences for our digital products. This role requires a deep understanding of user psychology, design thinking principles, and modern design tools. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate user needs and business requirements into seamless and effective designs, shaping the future of our user interactions in Sandton .

Key Responsibilities

• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for web and mobile applications, ensuring consistency and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Conduct user research, create user personas, and map user journeys to identify pain points and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design concepts and user flows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and developers, throughout the design and development lifecycle.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on user feedback and performance data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer , with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or InVision.
• Solid understanding of user research methodologies, usability principles, and interaction design.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending design conferences.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment in Sandton .
• Access to modern design tools and technologies.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.