Junior - Mid UX/UI Designer

Junior - Mid UX/UI Designer
Location: Cape Town, South Africa (Hybrid)
Salary: R22,000 - R27,000 per month

About the Company

Our client is a leading and award-winning UK-based Telco/VoIP provider specialising in high-quality, cost-effective digital business phone systems and broadband services for small businesses. Their industry-leading products are at the forefront of the upcoming 2027 BT Landline Shutdown, positioning them as a key player in the digital telecoms space. With over 20 industry awards in the last two years, they offer an exciting, fast-paced environment with significant growth opportunities.

About the Role

They are looking for a talented Junior - Mid UX/UI Designer to join their growing product team. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of user experience design principles, an eye for engaging user interfaces, and the ability to collaborate effectively with developers, stakeholders, and marketing teams. You will work closely with the Senior UX Designer to create seamless, intuitive, and visually appealing user experiences.

Why Join Them?

• Competitive Salary: Earn between R22,000 - R27,000 per month.
• Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid/Remote working options available.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical insurance (Flexicare plan under Discovery).
• Employee Well-being: Free access to an Employee Wellness Program.
• Career Growth: Work in a fast-paced, award-winning company that values innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs for web and mobile applications using Figma.
• Apply user-centered design principles to develop intuitive and accessible interfaces.
• Contribute to design systems and UI components to maintain consistency across platforms.
• Conduct usability testing and collect user feedback to refine designs.
• Analyse data from tools like Hotjar and Mixpanel to identify areas for improvement.
• Assist in developing user personas, journey maps, and UX artifacts to inform design decisions.
• Work closely with developers to ensure the design vision is effectively implemented.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to align branding and UX across digital touchpoints.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in UX/UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in UX/UI design, preferably in SaaS or B2B applications.
• Proficiency in Figma (Auto Layout, Components, Design Systems, Prototyping).
• Basic understanding of front-end development principles.
• Experience with usability testing tools and data-driven design.
• Strong visual design skills, including typography, color theory, and layout principles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.