UX/UI Designer

Durban FULL TIME R25,000 - R37,500 / Month
(R300,000 - R450,000 / Year)

Job Description

Join our innovative team as a UX/UI Designer where you'll be responsible for crafting user-friendly interfaces and optimal user experiences. The right candidate has a keen eye for aesthetics and functionality, helping to drive our products forward.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design process from concept through execution.
  • Analyze user needs and behavior to determine design solutions.
  • Enhance user satisfaction by improving the usability and accessibility of designs.
  • Facilitate workshops to gather user insights and evaluate design ideas.
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams on alignment.
  • Create interactive prototypes for user testing.
  • Document design decisions and processes for future reference.
  • Oversee design consistency across various platforms.
  • Teach and mentor junior designers in best practices.
  • Engage with user feedback to drive ongoing improvements.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's in HCI (Human-Computer Interaction) or related field
  • Master's degree preferred
Experience
  • 4+ years of hands-on UX/UI design experience
Technical Skills
  • Sketch
  • HTML/CSS
Soft Skills
  • Creative Thinking
  • Adaptability
Certifications
  • Lean UX Certification
  • Agile UX Certification
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience with accessibility standards (WCAG): Awareness of accessibility best practices to ensure inclusivity.
  • Familiarity with analytics tools like Google Analytics: Experience in analyzing user behavior data to inform design decisions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • 1-on-1 coaching and mentoring
  • Annual team retreats
  • Paid time off for important life events

Company Culture

  • Diversity: We celebrate diverse perspectives and backgrounds, recognizing their importance in driving creativity.
  • Employee Empowerment: We empower our team members to take ownership and make decisions to contribute to their success.
  • Work-Life Balance: We promote a work-life balance, ensuring our employees have time for personal and professional pursuits.
Status: Closed