Johannesburg: UX Designer

In this role you will contribute to user centered design initiatives from discovery through delivery, translating business goals and user needs into intuitive and scalable digital experiences. Youll work cross functionally with Product Managers, Developers, Stakeholders and other UX Designers to shape how our platform evolves, ensuring every interaction is purposeful, seamless and aligned with our product vision. This is an opportunity to grow within a strong design team where your research, design thinking, visual craft and execution directly impact the experience of thousands of users. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with other UX Designers on initiatives from discovery to high fidelity design across web and mobile platforms. Conduct user research, stakeholder interviews and usability evaluations to inform product decisions. Translate business requirements and user insights into wireframes, user flows, journey maps and interactive prototypes. Design polished user interfaces that balance usability, clarity and visual consistency. Create supporting graphic design assets including marketing materials, presentation visuals, branded content and digital assets where required. Work closely with different teams to ensure feasibility and seamless implementation of designs. Contribute to evolving UX standards, interaction patterns and design systems to maintain consistency and scalability. Analyze user behavior and feedback to identify opportunities for experience improvements. Running and participating in design brainstorming sessions, such as: Crazy 8s. Event Storming, etc. Tech Stack Design Tools: Figma as primary tool and Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator and Photoshop or equivalent. Prototyping and Wireframing: Strong experience creating interactive prototypes and structured design systems. Front End Understanding: Working knowledge of HTML, CSS and Ruby on Rails to collaborate effectively with developers. Nice to Have Experience working with AI assisted design tools within Figma or similar platforms to accelerate ideation, prototyping and workflow efficiency. Exposure to AI driven product features and understanding how AI impacts user experience design. Familiarity with React and component based design systems. Exposure to product analytics tools to inform UX decisions. Other Requirements Strong understanding of UX methodologies including research, usability testing, information architecture and interaction design. Ability to balance user needs, technical constraints and business goals. Experience working in cross functional agile environments. High attention to detail and strong systems thinking. Comfortable presenting and discussing design decisions with stakeholders and team members. Qualifications 3 to 5 years of professional experience in UX design or product design. Bachelors degree in UX Design, Interaction Design, Graphic Design or Computer Science or equivalent practical experience. Strong portfolio demonstrating end to end UX process including research, problem definition, ideation, prototyping and final design. Proven experience improving user flows, simplifying complex systems and contributing to measurable product impact. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Self-starter with the ability to manage responsibilities independently while working as part of a team. Should you not receive a response from us within one week of your application, your application has unfortunately not been successful.