Job Description: Senior UX/UI Designer Location: Bedfordview, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Type: Full-time About the Role: We are seeking a seasoned and innovative Senior UX/UI Designer to lead the design of cutting-edge digital experiences.
You will take ownership of the entire design process, emphasizing a user-centered approach while aligning with business goals.
This role requires a strategic mindset, understanding of user needs, and a sharp eye for detail.
Key Responsibilities: Design Leadership: Own end-to-end design processes ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs.
Advocate for user-centered design principles across teams.
Report on releases and their impact, strategizing for iterative improvements.
Research & Strategy: Plan and conduct user research, competitive analysis, and usability testing pre- and post-deployment.
Report on findings to refine and improve the overall user experience.
Utilize data-driven insights to define design strategies and user experiences.
Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in user experiences using key data insights.
Create a user experience backlog for continuous improvements.
High-Quality Design Execution: Create detailed wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for web and mobile platforms.
Ensure designs are visually compelling, functional, and aligned with brand identity.
Collaborate with developers for seamless implementation of designs.
Collaboration: Lead design workshops and presentations to articulate design decisions.
Act as a communication bridge between design and development teams.
Design Systems: Develop, maintain, and enhance the company's design system and component libraries.
Document design work including user testing and developer briefing documents.
Drive consistency in design across all touchpoints.
Innovation & Trends: Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and best practices.
Propose and implement innovative solutions to complex design challenges.
Essential Qualifications: Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in UX/UI design with a portfolio showcasing complex and impactful projects.
Technical Expertise: Mastery of design tools like Figma or similar.
Strong knowledge of user research methods, usability testing, and analytics.
Understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for effective collaboration.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Strong communication and storytelling skills to present design concepts.
Able to manage multiple projects with timely delivery.
Soft Skills: Strategic and innovative thinking with a user-first approach.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable to a dynamic work environment.