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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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