UX/UI Designer

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 959,000 - 1,439,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health insurance

Paid time off

Learning & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented UX/UI Designer to join their fully remote team. You will design intuitive experiences for web and mobile apps, collaborating with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate user needs into visually engaging interfaces.

Applicants should have a strong portfolio, 4+ years of UX/UI experience, and proficiency with Figma, Sketch and Adobe XD. This fully remote role supports flexible work arrangements and remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, CS or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of UX/UI design with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD.
• Strong user-centered design, usability heuristics, and interaction design knowledge.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, create personas, and map user journeys.
• Design wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for new features and interfaces.
• Develop high-fidelity UI designs aligned to brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to refine designs.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate based on findings.
• Advocate for users throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

User research

Wireframing

Prototyping

Usability testing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and user-centric UX/UI Designer to join their fully remote team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing intuitive and engaging user experiences and interfaces for web and mobile applications. You will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate user needs and business requirements into visually appealing and highly functional designs. This is a prime opportunity for a creative individual passionate about user-centered design principles to make a significant impact on product development, working from anywhere within a company that prioritizes remote collaboration and digital innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, create user personas, and map user journeys to deeply understand user needs and pain points.


• Design wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for new features and user interfaces, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience.


• Develop high-fidelity UI designs that adhere to brand guidelines and aesthetic standards, ensuring consistency across all platforms.


• Collaborate closely with product managers and engineers to refine designs based on technical feasibility and user feedback.


• Conduct usability testing and analyze results to iterate and improve design solutions.


• Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring user needs are at the forefront of design decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.


• Minimum of 4 years of experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing digital product design work.


• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).


• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, usability heuristics, and interaction design.


• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.


• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.


• Generous paid time off and company holidays.


• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in a remote setting.