UI/UX Designer - Remote First

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health coverage

Home office stipend

Global team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a user-centric UI/UX Designer to join our fully remote team. Based near George, SA, you will craft interfaces that are visually appealing and highly usable, collaborating with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate needs into intuitive digital products.

You will build a design system and conduct user research to continuously improve user experiences across platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven UI/UX experience with a strong portfolio.
• Proficient with Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD or similar.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design and IA.
• Experience in user research and usability testing.
• Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Design or related field, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design intuitive web and mobile interfaces with wireframes, mocks, and prototypes.
• Plan and conduct user research and usability testing to drive improvements.
• Collaborate with product and engineering to define stories and requirements.
• Develop and maintain a scalable design system for consistency.
• Advocate for users throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Wireframing

Prototyping

User Research

Information Architecture

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and user-centric UI/UX Designer to join their fully remote team, based near George . This role is critical for enhancing user experiences across their digital platforms, focusing on intuitive design and seamless navigation. You will be instrumental in crafting user interfaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional and user-friendly. Working in a remote-first culture, you'll collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to translate user needs and business requirements into exceptional digital products. Your contributions will directly impact user satisfaction and product success.

Key Responsibilities

• Design intuitive and engaging user interfaces for web and mobile applications, creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and analyze feedback to identify areas for improvement and validate design decisions.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define user stories, design requirements, and ensure seamless implementation of designs.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive design system to ensure consistency and scalability across all products.
• Advocate for user needs throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring a delightful user experience.
• Stay abreast of emerging UI/UX trends, best practices, and technologies to drive innovation.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful projects.
• 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 work effectively in a remote environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on innovative products with a talented, globally distributed team.