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: Johannesburg
Salary: Negotiable
The UI/ux designer is a senior-level role responsible for leading strategic Product design efforts, combining deep user research, advanced interaction design, and business alignment to create high-impact digital products. This position involves driving large-scale product initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams (including senior s...
10 days ago


Senior UI/UX Designer
Location: Pretoria
Salary:
Introduction: Our client, a fast-growing tech company specialising in building smart, user-focused digital platforms across the web and mobile, is looking for a highly experienced and creative Senior UI/ux designer to lead and inspire their design team. With a strong focus on innovation, functionality, and design, they create custom software solutions that help businesses streamline operation...
11 days ago


UX Designer
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Monthly
CAPE TOWN - Northern Suburbs - ux designer required for luxury travel brand
18 days ago


UX Designer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Negotiable
Role overview The role of the intermediate ux designer is responsible to work closely with their assigned squads and the associated Design Lead from those squads to deliver on objectives. Design visually appealing and user friendly (digital) interfaces for the new servicesThe Intermediate ux designer will play ...
53 days ago


UX Designer
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
58 days ago


UX/UI Designer
Location: Sandton
Salary: 25000 Monthly
Our client is looking for the services of a ux/UI designer to join their team in Sandton. You will need to have at least 4 years experience in a similar role and be proficient with design tools. Candidates with Front end Development skills will be given preference. Send your CV now!
14 days ago


Python Developer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
🎨 Seeking an UI/ux Front-End designer/Developer – Hybrid role (Johannesburg).
11 days ago


Graphic Designer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Job Opportunity for a Graphic designer in the Middle East!SydSen Recruit is on the lookout for a talented and creative Graphic designer ready to take on exciting new adventure in the Middle East!Graphic design is more than just aesthetics - it's a profession that demands intelligence, creativity, technical knowledge, and versatile skill across various visual and digital platforms. We are seek...
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Graphic Designer
Location: Sandton
Salary: R17k - 20k per month
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UI/UX Developer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Annually
The UI/ux Developer / designer will be responsible for creating  engaging and responsive web-based front-ends for various existing web applications.
14 days ago