UX/UI Designer

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

State-of-the-art design tools

Challenging, innovative projects

Professional growth support

Cape Town location

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is looking for a talented UX/UI Designer to join our product development team. You will own the end-to-end design process, from user research to high-fidelity mockups and prototyping.

You will design intuitive web and mobile interfaces, collaborate with product managers and developers, and advocate for the user to improve usability and satisfaction.

This role offers opportunities to work on innovative projects in a forward-thinking company that values design excellence.

Qualifications

• Portfolio showcasing design process and successful projects.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
• Strong understanding of user-centered design, information architecture, and interaction design.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing to gather insights and inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, user flows, journey maps, and interactive prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts.
• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to ensure seamless implementation of designs.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring a best-in-class user experience.

Skills

User research

Usability testing

Wireframing

Prototyping

Information architecture

Interaction design

Team collaboration

Communication

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and user-centric UX/UI Designer to join their product development team in Cape Town . This role is critical in creating intuitive, engaging, and aesthetically pleasing user experiences for our digital products. You will be responsible for the entire design process, from user research and wireframing to high-fidelity mockups and prototyping. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on product usability and user satisfaction, working within a forward-thinking company that values design excellence and user-centered innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing to gather insights and inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, user flows, journey maps, and interactive prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts.
• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to ensure seamless implementation of designs.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring a best-in-class user experience.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience as a UX/UI Designer with a portfolio showcasing your design process and successful projects.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and interaction design.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a team environment.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Access to state-of-the-art design tools and technologies.
• Opportunities to work on challenging and innovative projects.
• Support for professional growth and attending industry conferences.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment in the heart of Cape Town .