Web Designer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Training and development

Modern design tools access

Vereeniging workplace

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Web Designer to join our team in Vereeniging. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and focuses on creating visually appealing, user-friendly, and responsive websites that reflect the brand and meet client objectives.

You will translate concepts into functional designs, collaborate with developers, and stay current with UX trends to deliver high-quality web properties.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Web Designer with a strong portfolio of responsive sites.
• Proficiency with Figma/Sketch/Adobe XD.
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Knowledge of UI/UX principles and information architecture.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with WordPress is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging and responsive website layouts, wireframes, and mockups that align with client requirements and brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and provide detailed design specifications.
• Optimize website designs for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Create and maintain a consistent visual identity across all digital platforms and marketing materials.
• Stay current with emerging web design trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and inform design iterations.

Skills

UX principles

Portfolio

Communication

Collaboration

Responsive design

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

WordPress

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and creative Web Designer to join their team, offering a hybrid work arrangement. You will be responsible for designing visually appealing, user-friendly, and responsive websites that effectively represent our brand and meet client objectives. This role requires a keen eye for aesthetics, a strong understanding of user experience principles, and the ability to translate conceptual ideas into functional web designs. Working within a collaborative environment in Vereeniging , you will contribute to impactful digital projects, ensuring high standards of visual quality and usability for all web properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Design engaging and responsive website layouts, wireframes, and mockups that align with client requirements and brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and provide detailed design specifications.
• Optimize website designs for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Create and maintain a consistent visual identity across all digital platforms and marketing materials.
• Stay current with emerging web design trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and inform design iterations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Web Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing responsive web design projects.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with the ability to create designs that are easily implemented by developers.
• Knowledge of UI/UX principles, information architecture, and user-centered design.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present design concepts effectively.
• Experience with content management systems (CMS) like WordPress is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and opportunities for professional training and development.
• Access to modern design tools and a collaborative work environment in Vereeniging .
• Opportunity to work on diverse client projects and expand your portfolio.