UI/UX Designer in South Africa

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We are searching high and low for our next Product Designer to join our world-class team in South Africa.

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UI/UX Designer in South Africa

About the role:

We are searching high and low for our next Product Designer to join our world-class team.

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What will you be doing?

Work together with product management and engineering to build innovative solutions for the product direction, visuals, and experience
Participate in all visual design stages, from concept to final hand-off to engineering
Develop original ideas that bring simplicity and user-friendliness to complex design roadblocks
Prepare wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas
Discuss designs and key milestone deliverables with peers and executive-level stakeholders
Perform user research and evaluate user feedback
Set design guidelines, best practices, and standards
Stay up-to-date with the latest UI trends, techniques, and technologies
The production of high-fidelity prototypes
Gathering and evaluating user requirements in collaboration with our Product and Engineering teams, including the adjustment of specs and deliverables to meet product requirements and limitations.
Working with the Product, Engineering, and Project Management teams to bring new product features to life
Working as a UX Researcher and utilising a variety of testing techniques to inform and validate the direction of your design.
Keep abreast of competitors’ products and industry trends.

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Skills and Experience:

Demonstrable work experience as a Product/UI/UX Designer.
Excellent organisational and time management skills make you adept at working to tight deadlines.
Passionate about all things design, with the ability to demonstrate this through your work and when communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
Constantly looking to hone your design instinct through user feedback, whether through hands-on user research or designing options for multi-variant testing.
Proficient in industry-standard tools for producing designs, assets, and clickable prototypes, including Figma.
Fluent in current UX best practices and usability principles, interaction, and UI design trends.
Good understanding of front-end development to inform high-quality, implementable solutions. N.B. Programming skills are not a requirement but certainly beneficial.
Confident in presenting and promoting your ideas, thinking, and design processes to a wider team, both across Product and Engineering, even with strong-willed and fast-paced teams

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Requirements:

Profound UI design skills with a solid portfolio of design projects
Experience in creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and site maps
Significant experience with Figma (bonus)
Strong visual design skills with a good understanding of user-system interaction
Strong presentational and team player abilities
Strong problem-solving skills with a creative approach
A passion to be an incredible Product Designer and design incredible products!

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UI/UX Designer in South Africa

South Africa, the southernmost country on the African continent, is renowned for its varied topography, great natural beauty, and cultural diversity. The beauty of South Africa is experienced through the mosaic of cultures and cuisine, its friendly people, and its abundant wildlife and beautiful scenery. South Africa is an extremely sought-after travel destination. Software developer jobs in South Africa are growing in demand as the country's economy becomes increasingly technology-driven. The demand for skilled software developers is being driven by the growth of both small and large technology-focused companies, as well as the need for technology in various other industries. Job opportunities for software developers range from entry-level positions to senior positions, offering competitive salaries and the opportunity for professional growth. Many companies also offer flexible working arrangements, such as remote work options, to attract the best talent. In addition, South Africa has a strong ecosystem of tech startups and a thriving tech community, making it an exciting place to start or continue a career in software development.

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