Senior UX​/UI Designer - E-commerce Platform

Our client, a fast-growing e-commerce technology provider headquartered in Pretoria , is seeking a talented Senior UX/UI Designer to shape the future of their flagship online platform. This role is crucial for enhancing user engagement, optimizing conversion rates, and ensuring a seamless, intuitive shopping experience for millions of customers. You will be responsible for user research, wire framing, prototyping, and high-fidelity visual design, translating complex user needs into elegant and functional interfaces.

The Senior UX/UI Designer will work closely with product managers, developers, and marketing teams to drive product innovation and deliver exceptional user journeys. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on a leading platform within the South African digital commerce space, working from our Pretoria offices or remotely. We are looking for a candidate with a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in user-centered design, a keen eye for aesthetics, and a deep understanding of e-commerce best practices.

You will be instrumental in defining the user experience that sets our client apart in a competitive market. The role requires a proactive, analytical, and creative individual dedicated to user advocacy.

• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gather insights into user needs and behaviors.
• Create user personas, journey maps, and user flow diagrams to define and visualize user experiences.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile interfaces.
• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces that align with brand guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with product managers to define product requirements and features.
• Work with front-end developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs and adherence to UX/UI best practices.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, A/B testing results, and analytics data.
• Optimize existing user flows and interface elements to improve usability and conversion rates.
• Stay current with the latest UX/UI design trends, tools, and technologies.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems and style guides.
• Present design solutions and rationale to stakeholders effectively.

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a focus on web and mobile applications, preferably in e-commerce.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of UX/UI design projects, including wireframes, prototypes, and final visual designs.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision).
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and interaction design.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript principles and their impact on UI design.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Competitive salary package reflecting experience and expertise.
• Opportunity to work on a leading e-commerce platform impacting millions of users.
• Flexible remote work options available, with occasional in-office collaboration in Pretoria .
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Professional development budget for conferences and training.
• Company-provided equipment.
• Collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Employee discounts on platform products.