UI/UX Designer - Web Applications

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Professional development budget

Creative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented UI/UX Designer to join their fully remote team. You will design intuitive interfaces for a suite of web applications, translating user needs into elegant visuals and smooth interactions through research, wireframes, prototypes, and final visuals.

You will collaborate with product managers and developers, maintain design systems, and iterate based on usability data. Proficiency with Figma/Sketch/Adobe XD, a solid portfolio, and strong communication are

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design and usability heuristics.
• Experience conducting user research and translating findings into design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, usability testing, and persona development.
• Create wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes.
• Design intuitive web interfaces ensuring a seamless UX.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback and data.

Skills

Portfolio

UI/UX design

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Usability testing

Wireframes

Prototyping

User research

Communication

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and user-centric UI/UX Designer to join their fully remote team. This role is responsible for designing intuitive and engaging user interfaces and experiences for their suite of web applications. You will translate complex user needs and business requirements into visually appealing and highly functional designs, conducting user research, creating wireframes, prototypes, and final visual designs. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate designer to shape the user journey of innovative digital products from concept to implementation in a collaborative, remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, including usability testing and persona development, to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Create wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes to visualize and iterate on design concepts.
• Design intuitive and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces (UI) for web applications, ensuring a seamless user experience (UX).
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into effective design solutions.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across all product interfaces.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, data analysis, and usability testing results.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design process and finished work.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, usability heuristics, and interaction design.
• Experience conducting user research and translating findings into design decisions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for remote teamwork.
• Knowledge of front-end development principles is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and compensation package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge web applications and influence product design.
• Professional development budget for courses and conferences.
• A culture that values creativity, innovation, and user advocacy.