Web Designer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full remote work flexibility

Competitive salary and incentives

Health and dental insurance

Professional development opportunities

Creative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Web Designer to join a fully remote team. You will craft visually appealing, user-friendly, responsive website designs aligned with brand identity and UX goals. Your portfolio will showcase aesthetics, usability, and modern trends.

The role involves translating concepts into layouts, wireframes, and prototypes, collaborating with developers to ensure seamless implementation, and staying current with design trends. Remote-first with flexible location.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Web Designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio demonstrating your design work.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, or Sketch.
• Solid understanding of UI/UX principles, responsive design, and mobile-first approaches.
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS is a plus, allowing for better collaboration with developers.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage projects independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging and responsive website layouts, ensuring optimal user experience across all devices.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to visualize website structure and functionality.
• Collaborate with clients and the development team to understand project requirements and deliver design solutions.
• Select appropriate color palettes, typography, and imagery to create visually appealing designs.
• Stay current with the latest web design trends, tools, and technologies.

Skills

Strong portfolio

UI/UX understanding

Remote work independence

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

Figma

Sketch

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and skilled Web Designer to join their fully remote team. You will be responsible for creating visually appealing, user-friendly, and responsive website designs that align with our brand identity and user experience goals. This role involves translating concepts into beautiful layouts, wireframes, and prototypes, and working closely with developers to ensure seamless implementation. The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio showcasing a keen eye for aesthetics, usability, and modern design trends. As a remote-first position, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to exciting digital projects and collaborating with a distributed team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design engaging and responsive website layouts, ensuring optimal user experience across all devices.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to visualize website structure and functionality.
• Collaborate with clients and the development team to understand project requirements and deliver design solutions.
• Select appropriate color palettes, typography, and imagery to create visually appealing designs.
• Stay current with the latest web design trends, tools, and technologies.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Web Designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio demonstrating your design work.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, or Sketch.
• Solid understanding of UI/UX principles, responsive design, and mobile-first approaches.
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS is a plus, allowing for better collaboration with developers.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage projects independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Full remote work flexibility, enabling you to work from any location.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• A creative and supportive team culture focused on delivering outstanding digital experiences.