Ui / Ux Lead - Manager

MRI Software; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate software company in Johannesburg is seeking a UX Lead / Manager to oversee the user experience design process. This role involves mentoring a team of designers, defining UX strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce user-centric solutions. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of UX design experience and a strong portfolio, demonstrating their capability to inspire and lead design projects effectively.

Benefits

Office breakfasts

Quarterly lunches

Medical Aid Scheme

Competitive Personal Pension plan

25 days of annual leave

Flexibility to work from anywhere for two weeks annually

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in UX design and leading a team.
• Strong portfolio showcasing UX design projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of UX designers.
• Define and implement the UX design strategy.
• Conduct user research and analysis.

Skills

UX design

Team leadership

User-centered design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or similar qualification in Design or a related field

Tools

Sketch

Figma

Adobe XD

InVision

Job description

Position Overview

As the UX Lead / Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the user experience design process, from user research and conceptualization to implementation and iteration. You will lead a team of UX designers and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to create innovative, user-centric solutions that drive business growth and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of UX designers, providing guidance, feedback, and support to help them grow and excel in their roles.

Define and implement the UX design strategy, establishing best practices, processes, and standards to ensure consistency and quality across all projects.

Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define project goals, scope, and requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs.

Conduct user research and analysis to gain insights into user behaviors, needs, and preferences, using findings to inform design decisions and drive product improvements.

Lead the creation of user personas, user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and other UX deliverables to effectively communicate design concepts and solutions.

Champion a user-centered design approach throughout the organization, advocating for the importance of user experience and driving a culture of empathy and innovation.

Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and communication to ensure successful project outcomes.

Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in UX design, sharing knowledge and insights with the team and applying learnings to enhance our products and processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or similar qualification in Design or a related field.

5 years of experience in UX design and leading a team

Strong portfolio showcasing a range of UX design projects, including web and mobile applications, demonstrating a deep understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.

Proven experience leading and managing a team of UX designers, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and empower team members to achieve their full potential.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively.

Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically and analytically, making data-driven decisions and balancing user needs, business goals, and technical constraints.

Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar, as well as prototyping tools such as InVision, Axure, or Proto.io.

Knowledge of front-end development technologies and principles is a plus.

We’re obsessed with making this the best job you’ve ever had!

Benefits and Perks

We want our teams to love working here, so we’ve created some incredible perks for you to enjoy:

Office breakfasts, quarterly lunches, and virtual social events.

Employee-led groups such as our DEI committee, Women and Allies, and our Pride Event Group.

Medical Aid Scheme.

Competitive Personal Pension plan.

Parental Leave benefit designed to give you the opportunity to spend time with your new arrival(s).

25 days of annual leave plus Public Holidays, and a bank of 16 hours of "Flex Time Off" to be used whenever and however you choose.

Tuition Reimbursement Schemes.

Flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for two weeks out of the year.

MRI continues to strive to amaze as a global industry leader in real estate software. Whether you are joining as a new pride member or bringing your expertise back, your talent is important to maintaining MRI’s high client experience standard and continuing our growth in the PropTech space.

Amazing growth takes amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge?

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you!

As a global company, we believe diversity brings benefits for our people, customers and clients. This is why MRI Software is committed to being an inclusive employer, regardless of your ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military and veteran status.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are values that are critical to our success; come and see for yourself.