Ux/Ui Designer

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports technology firm in Cape Town seeks a talented UX / UI Designer to lead the design process across their product portfolio. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in UX/UI design, strong skills in prototyping tools like Figma and InVision, and a degree in a relevant field. This role offers a creative environment with flexibility and opportunities to impact sports technology on a global scale.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)

Pension salary sacrifice

Tax-free nursery benefit

Flexible working environment with remote days

Birthday cake and team socials

Perkbox access

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in UX / UI design, preferably in complex product environments.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (Figma, InVision, AdobeXD).
• Strong visual design skills with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Lead UX / UI activities across the product roadmap, from research through delivery.
• Investigate and analyse initiatives to understand stakeholder and user needs.
• Create low- and high-fidelity designs, iterating through feedback and testing.

Skills

UX design

UI design

Prototyping tools (Figma, InVision, AdobeXD)

User analytics tools

Visual design (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Creativity

Education

Degree in design, computer science, or a related field

Tools

Figma

InVision

AdobeXD

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Overview

UX / UI Designer

Shape the future of sports technology through design excellence

Claremont, Cape Town R80 000 - R100 000 per month

About Our Client

Our client is a leader in sports technology, creating advanced data and performance solutions for elite sports teams worldwide. They combine creativity, engineering, and innovation to tackle complex challenges in professional football, rugby, American football, and beyond. With a multidisciplinary culture and a passion for sports, they offer an exciting environment for designers who want to make a real impact in the industry.

The Role: UX / UI Designer

As the UX / UI Designer, you\'ll own the full design process, ensuring intuitive, customer-centric product experiences across a growing portfolio. Your role will focus on understanding user needs, shaping user journeys, and delivering impactful designs that bridge the gap between vision and implementation. This is a chance to directly influence how cutting-edge sports technology is used by professionals around the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead UX / UI activities across the product roadmap, from research through delivery
• Investigate and analyse initiatives to understand stakeholder and user needs
• Create low- and high-fidelity designs, iterating through feedback and testing
• Provide detailed input and collaboration with engineering teams during build phases
• Propose and champion new initiatives to enhance user workflows and journeys
• Develop and maintain a consistent design system for scalability and usability

About You

• 5+ years experience in UX / UI design, preferably in complex product environments
• Degree in design, computer science, or a related field
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (Figma, InVision, AdobeXD)
• Skilled in UX analysis, experimentation, and user analytics tools
• Experience with both hardware and software product design
• Strong visual design skills with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Advantage : background in sports technology or related industries
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Creative, proactive, and collaborative, with a passion for sports and innovation

Perks and Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Pension salary sacrifice
• Tax-free nursery benefit (post probation)
• Flexible working environment with remote days
• Birthday cake and team socials
• Perkbox access (post probation)