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Lead UX/UI Designer - Digital Product Innovation
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Remote · South Africa Full-time Lead 3w ago
About the role
About the Role
Our client is seeking a visionary Lead UX/UI Designer to spearhead the design of exceptional user experiences for their digital products. This is a fully remote role, empowering you to collaborate with a talented team and shape intuitive interfaces from any location.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the entire design process, from user research and wireframing to prototyping and high-fidelity visual design
- Translate complex user needs and business requirements into elegant, engaging, and functional interfaces that delight our users
- Conduct user research
- Create user personas and journey maps
- Design intuitive navigation structures
- Develop interactive prototypes to test design concepts
- Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure design feasibility and alignment with product vision
- Lead and mentor junior designers
- Establish design systems
- Advocate for user-centered design best practices within the organization
Requirements
- Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and modern UI aesthetics
- Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of UX/UI design projects, with a particular emphasis on digital products and web applications
- Proven experience with industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD
- Solid understanding of front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is beneficial
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are crucial for effectively articulating design decisions and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a remote setting
- Creative, analytical, and user-focused individual who is passionate about crafting seamless and impactful digital experiences
Requirements
- Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of UX/UI design projects, with a particular emphasis on digital products and web applications
- Proven experience with industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD is essential
- Solid understanding of front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is beneficial
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are crucial for effectively articulating design decisions and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a remote setting
Responsibilities
- Conducting user research
- Creating user personas and journey maps
- Designing intuitive navigation structures
- Developing interactive prototypes to test design concepts
- Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure design feasibility and alignment with product vision
- Leading and mentoring junior designers
- Establishing design systems
- Advocating for user-centered design best practices within the organization
Skills
Adobe XDCSSFigmaHTMLJavaScriptSketch
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