UX Designer - Cape Town

Morae; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 334,800 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Cape Town is looking for a UX Designer who will conduct user research and design intuitive interfaces using Figma. The candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of UX/UI design experience. This hybrid position involves collaboration with multiple teams to ensure effective design deliveries while maintaining usability and accessibility standards. Ideal applicants should possess strong communication skills and demonstrate flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of active experience in a UX/UI research and design role.
• Portfolio demonstrating real design work on past projects.
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside SAST hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough user experience research based on client and project briefings.
• Design user navigation structures and sitemap wireframes.
• Apply insights from product teams to improve design solutions.

Skills

UX/UI design

User research

Figma

Collaboration and communication

Education

Diploma in UX Design

Short-course certification in UX Design

Tools

Figma

AI-powered tools

React

Job description

Morae is a trusted provider of technology-enabled solutions transforming the delivery of legal services. We partner with the world’s largest law firms and corporate legal departments to solve complex challenges through innovative, data- and AI-driven solutions. By combining deep industry expertise with advanced technology, we help our clients thrive in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

www.morae.com.

Department: UI/UX Design

Reports To: Team Lead

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days per week in office

Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Experience: Minimum 3 years of active UI/UX design and user research experience

Role Summary

The UX Designer is responsible for applying user experience research methods and design practices to solve product usability challenges and improve overall user experience. This role involves conducting user research, analysing user behaviour and feedback, and designing intuitive user interfaces using Figma.

While this is an individual contributor role, designers collaborate closely with product, engineering, and other designers across projects. The role includes working on joint design assignments, facilitating effective design-to-development handovers, conducting UI/UX audits, and occasionally partnering with QA and testing teams to ensure that user experience expectations and accessibility standards are met.

The ideal candidate is self-disciplined and proactive, able to manage their own workload effectively while maintaining alignment with project goals, deadlines, and quality standards. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential to ensure successful delivery of user-centred design solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of active experience in a UX/UI research and design role
• Preferred: Diploma in UX Design
• Minimum: Short-course certification in UX Design or equivalent training
• Experience using Figma design systems to create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes
• A portfolio demonstrating real design work on past projects (AI-generated or “vibe-coded” portfolio entries will not be considered)
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside SAST hours to accommodate international stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

User Experience (UX) Research & Design

• Conduct thorough user experience research based on client and project briefing sessions, following industry-standard research practices
• Design user navigation structures and sitemap wireframes based on Technical and Product Requirements documentation
• Translate research insights into clear and intuitive user flows and interaction models

User Interface (UI) Research & Design

• Conduct interface design research to address design challenges not covered in the internal design system
• Design user interfaces using Figma, aligned with the organisation’s official and standardised internal design system
• Apply insights from research, analysis, and feedback from product teams and stakeholders to improve design solutions

Design System & Team Contributions

Participate in the design and ongoing maintenance of the organisation’s proprietary design system, including:

• Accessibility compliance and certification standards
• Security considerations within design processes
• Design system research, documentation, and ongoing maintenance
• Documentation design and structure
• UX and UI design audits across products and platforms

AI-Assisted Design Practices

• Use AI-powered tools to support research, design analysis, and productivity
• Utilise tools such as Claude for research and interactive analysis of design files through MCP server integration
• Leverage Figma’s integrated AI features to improve design workflows by:
• Implementing planning templates
• Generating design assets where appropriate
• Apply effective AI prompting techniques to maximise efficiency and improve design outcomes

Work closely with multiple teams to ensure successful design delivery:

• Participate in sprint ceremonies and team collaboration sessions
• Collaborate with fellow designers on project deliverables and design solutions
• Work with Product Owners and Product Managers to maintain UX standards when implementing UI solutions
• Partner with developers to ensure effective implementation and integration of design components
• Collaborate with QA and testing teams when conducting UI audits or identifying usability issues and edge cases

Nice to Have

• Experience with React
• Strong experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Documentation design and maintenance
• Accessibility and WCAG compliance

Performance Metrics

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Quality and usability of designed interfaces and implemented components
• Consistent adherence to accessibility and usability standards
• Clear communication of progress, challenges, and outcomes
• Contribution to improving the design system and overall UX quality

Employment Equity

Morae is committed to Employment Equity and transformation. Candidates from designated groups are encouraged to apply in line with our EE objectives.

A Few Final Notes

• Due to application volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear back within two weeks, please consider applying again in the future, we truly appreciate your interest.
• Please do not send direct messages.
• Applicants must be based in Cape Town and meet the role requirements.
• Morae Global Corporation does not engage recruitment agencies.

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