UX Designer

 

UX (User Experience) design focuses on the online interaction between human users (like you and me) and a company selling a product via their website or app. A career in UX design will allow you to explore various industries by creating fantastic user experiences.

What is a UX Designer?

UX designers create a seamless online user journey by combining market research, strategy and design. Their main objective is to give an online user a great experience when visiting a website or using an app. A UX designer must visualise and focus on how the experience would make a user feel and also consider making it easy and simple for the user to accomplish their desired tasks.

 

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UX Designer Job Description

UX Designer Job Overview

The UX designer uses their creative expertise and technical knowledge to create a satisfying experience for users of a product. To be successful in this job, a UX designer would generally possess solid problem-solving skills and creative and technical skills. Typical focus areas may include visual design and development, branding, content, technical support, and user research.

Responsibilities and skills of a UX Designer

It is often essential and advantageous for UX designers to understand graphic design and web technologies. Experience using wireframing tools such as Adobe XD or Figma is usually required.

• Design graphic user interface elements
• Conduct usability testing
• Develop UI mock-ups and prototypes that illustrate how sites function
• Build page navigation buttons and search fields
• Follow style standards on images, colours and fonts
• Define interaction models, user task flows, and UI (user interface) specifications
• Conduct competitor and customer analysis
• Consult with clients to understand their goals
• Provide feedback on user research findings to internal and external stakeholders

Skills:

• Have an artistic eye for design
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Think creatively
• Excellent IT and programming skills
• Organisational, time and project management skills
• Pay attention to detail
• Have a basic understanding of the latest UX design trends
• Professional approach to time, costs and deadlines
• Flexibility and adjusting to new technologies quickly is a plus
• An understanding of the basics of languages like HTML, CSS and JavaScript is advantageous

UX Designer Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in visual design is not always essential, but having an impressive portfolio displaying previous design projects will surely let you stand out amongst competitors. It is a good idea to work on projects that bring out the best of your skills, even if they’re personal or unpaid.

• BSc in Computer Science, Design or relevant field
• Experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role
• History of design projects
• Current knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience wireframe tools, including InVision and Wireframe.cc
• Have a great team spirit
• Have strong communication skills
• Excellent time-management skills
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UX Designer Jobs currently open:

Senior UI/ UX Designer
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 800 000 Annually
Are you a ux specialist who loves turning complex challenges into seamless digital experiences? My client is looking for a passionate Senior UI/ux designer to help shape intuitive, user-centric digital products that impact thousands of users.This is an exciting opportunity for a design professional who enjoys user research, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, and collaborating closely wit...
9 days ago


UI/UX Designer - Banking Applications
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
We are looking for a creative and user-focused ux/UI designer to design intuitive, engaging, and customer-centric digital experiences. The ideal candidate will combine strong ux research and interaction design skills with polished visual design expertise to create seamless experiences across web and mobile platforms.
12 days ago


UX Designer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market-related
In this role, you will lead the research, design, and optimization of system applications to deliver exceptional user experiences across a specialized product range. Y
88 days ago


UX/UI Designer
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Do You Create Digital Experiences People Love to Use?Great design is more than making things look good. Exceptional UI/ux designers understand user behaviour, solve real problems, and create intuitive digital experiences that drive engagement and business results.We're continuously building our network of talented UI/ux designers across South Africa for exciting opportunities with leading brands, ...
1 day ago


Senior UI/UX & Digital Product Designer
Location: Midrand
Salary: 60 000 Monthly
Are you a creative UI/ux professional who can turn complex digital services into intuitive, accessible and visually engaging user experiences?
11 days ago


Intermediate UX/UI Designer
Location: Sandton City
Salary: R65k - 75k per month
We are looking for a talented and collaborative Intermediate ux/UI designer to join our team.
60 days ago


Senior BI / Power BI Developer - Contract - Onsite - Sandton
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
43 days ago


Junior Web & Digital Designer
Location: Capetown
Salary: Depending on experience
Junior Web & Digital designer - Rosenpark, Bellville
3 days ago