UX/UI Designer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and dental

Vision insurance

Professional development budget

Hybrid work model

Team collaboration culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a creative UX/UI Designer to join their Randburg product team, shaping intuitive experiences for web and mobile apps. You will translate user needs into elegant interfaces through research, rapid prototyping, and collaboration with product managers and developers.

This hybrid role values user-centered thinking, strong portfolio, and proficiency with Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD. You’ll contribute to design systems, run usability tests, and iterate on designs to boost engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a UX/UI Designer with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD for design and prototyping.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design, IA and interaction design.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for a hybrid workflow.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, competitive analysis, and usability testing.
• Create wireframes, flows, prototypes and high-fidelity mockups.
• Design intuitive interfaces aligned with brand standards.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to implement designs.
• Iterate based on user feedback, analytics, and evolving needs.

Skills

User Research

Usability Testing

Interaction Design

Information Architecture

Wireframing

Collaboration

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and user-focused UX/UI Designer to join their expanding digital product team in Randburg. You will play a crucial role in crafting intuitive and engaging user experiences for their web and mobile applications. This position requires a blend of creative design thinking and analytical problem-solving, working collaboratively with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to bring user-centered designs to life. You will contribute to shaping the future of our digital offerings within a flexible, hybrid work arrangement that fosters collaboration and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, competitive analysis, and usability testing to inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for digital products.
• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces that align with brand standards and enhance user satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and development teams to ensure the successful implementation of designs.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, data analytics, and evolving business requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a UX/UI Designer or similar role with a strong portfolio demonstrating your design process and outcomes.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and information architecture.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for a hybrid work model.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development and continued learning.
• A dynamic and collaborative team culture focused on innovation.
• A flexible hybrid work model promoting work-life balance.