UI/UX Designer (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Design tools access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented UI/UX Designer to join their fully remote team. You will translate user needs and business requirements into intuitive interfaces for web and mobile, collaborating with product managers and developers.

The role emphasizes user-centered design, usability testing, and staying current with trends. A strong portfolio and experience in remote collaboration are essential, with a bachelor’s in Design/HCI or related field.

Qualifications

• Proven UI/UX design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design, usability and accessibility.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in a remote team.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, CS or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, analyze feedback, and create user personas.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Design intuitive UI for web and mobile apps.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Iterate on designs based on user testing, feedback, and analytics.
• Stay up-to-date with UI/UX trends and technologies.

Skills

Strong portfolio

User-centered design

Usability testing

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design/HCI/CS

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented UI/UX Designer to join their fully remote team. You will be responsible for creating intuitive, engaging, and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces and experiences for their digital products. Working with product managers and developers, you will translate user needs and business requirements into seamless and effective design solutions. This role is perfect for a self-motivated designer who excels in a remote setting and is passionate about user-centered design and driving product innovation from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, analyze user feedback, and create user personas to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design ideas.
• Design intuitive and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure design feasibility and alignment with business goals.
• Iterate on designs based on user testing, feedback, and analytics data.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UI/UX trends, techniques, and technologies.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, usability, and accessibility standards.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in a remote team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for continued professional development.
• Access to cutting-edge design tools and a collaborative remote team culture.