Web Designer - UX/UI Specialist

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Creative environment

Diverse projects

Impactful work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Web Designer with UX/UI expertise to join our Paarl team. You will translate client needs into intuitive interfaces, create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups, and test designs with users.

Collaboration with developers ensures seamless implementation and a strong focus on performance and accessibility. You should bring a solid portfolio, proficiency in Figma/Sketch/Adobe XD, and a strong grounding in UX principles.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UX/UI principles and user-centered design.
• Proven ability to create wireframes, prototypes and high-fidelity mockups.
• Experience translating client needs into intuitive, accessible interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop intuitive interfaces for websites and web apps.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, flows and mockups.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to iterate designs.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure faithful implementation of design.
• Optimize designs for performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Stay updated on trends to deliver innovative solutions.

Skills

UX/UI design

Prototyping

Wireframing

User research

Collaborative teamwork

Typography & layout

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

HTML/CSS/JS basics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and creative Web Designer with a specialization in UX/UI to join their dynamic team in Paarl, Western Cape . This role is central to designing and implementing user-friendly, visually appealing, and effective websites and digital platforms. You will translate client needs and user requirements into intuitive interfaces, ensuring a seamless user journey from start to finish. This is a fantastic opportunity for a designer passionate about user experience to contribute to exciting projects within the Creative & Digital industry and play a key role in enhancing online engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop intuitive and engaging user interfaces for websites and web applications.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups to visualize design concepts.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and iterate on designs.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure seamless implementation of design elements.
• Optimize website designs for performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Stay updated with the latest web design trends and technologies to ensure innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Web Designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio of web design projects.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Solid understanding of UX/UI principles, information architecture, and user-centered design.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is beneficial.
• Strong visual design skills with an eye for detail, typography, and layout.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• A creative and collaborative work setting.
• Involvement in diverse and challenging web design projects.
• Contribution to enhancing user experiences for a growing digital presence.