UI/UX Designer

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape (On-Site)

Overview:

Our client, a top tier South African company is looking for a skilled UI/UX Designer to help shape the future of digital experiences. In this role, you will help develop digital products for renowned brands by harnessing cutting-edge technology and a sophisticated tech stack.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for web and mobile using tools like Figma or Sketch.
• Ensure alignment of your designs with the existing design system, contributing to its evolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical feasibility, high-quality outcomes, and alignment.
• Advocate for user needs by conducting usability tests and iterating designs based on feedback.
• Analyse user data and behaviour to inform design decisions and deliver intuitive solutions.
• Regularly communicate and present your design ideas to stakeholders.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Design
• 3-5 years of experience in UI/UX design.
• Proficient in Figma (auto-layout, components, prototyping) and Sketch.
• Knowledge of working with design systems and usability testing tools.
• Experience with usability testing and user research.
• A sharp portfolio showcasing design thinking and cross-platform projects.
  
  
  

Core Competencies:

• A design-forward and problem-solving outlook with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards to ensure inclusive design.
• Ability to understand South African audiences' digital behaviour.
• Clear communication skills to articulate ideas and facilitate discussions.
• Strong user research skills and the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights.
• Ability to align design deliverables with functional and technical requirements
  
  
  

Preferred (Nice-to-have) Experience:

• Experience with news/media platforms or high-traffic digital products.
• Knowledge of analytics tools like Google Analytics or Hotjar.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks or Scrum environments.
• Understanding of South Africa's digital audience and their engagement patterns.
• Basic familiarity with HTML/CSS.