UX/UI Designer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Medical and dental coverage

Generous annual leave and sick days

Learning and professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking an experienced UX/UI Designer to craft intuitive digital experiences for web and mobile. You will translate user needs and business requirements into engaging interfaces, from discovery and research to high-fidelity prototyping and final UI delivery.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of UX/UI design experience with a strong portfolio, proficient in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD, and a solid understanding of UX principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience (4+ years) as a UX/UI Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design work.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and interaction design.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present design concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, create user personas, and map user journeys to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Design wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes for web and mobile applications.
• Develop intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces (UI) that align with brand guidelines and user experience (UX) principles.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to define and implement design solutions.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on user feedback and performance data.
• Ensure design consistency and maintainability across all product platforms.

Skills

User-centered design

Excellent communication

Collaboration

User research methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design/HCI

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an innovative UX/UI Designer to craft intuitive and engaging digital experiences for their users in Richards Bay . This role is critical in translating user needs and business requirements into seamless, aesthetically pleasing, and highly functional interfaces for web and mobile applications. You will play a key part in the entire design process, from user research and wireframing to high-fidelity prototyping and final UI design. The ideal candidate is passionate about user-centered design, possesses a keen eye for detail, and thrives in a collaborative environment, contributing to products that are both user-friendly and visually appealing, enhancing customer satisfaction and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, create user personas, and map user journeys to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Design wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes for web and mobile applications.
• Develop intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces (UI) that align with brand guidelines and user experience (UX) principles.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to define and implement design solutions.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on user feedback and performance data.
• Ensure design consistency and maintainability across all product platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience (4+ years) as a UX/UI Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design work.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and interaction design.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present design concepts effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Generous annual leave and paid sick days.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth in UX/UI design.
• A modern, collaborative office environment with flexible hybrid work options.