400 Senior Ux Designer jobs in South Africa

Overview

UX Designer

Our client is looking for a UX Designer who understands that great digital experiences arent just about how they look, but how they feel to the user. They want someone curious about human behaviour, with the ability to design journeys that connect people to their brands, products, and services.

The company is a team of ambitious, innovative professionals who are passionate about showcasing Africas best to travellers worldwide.

As their UX Designer, youll be responsible for shaping smooth, engaging, and conversion-focused user experiences across digital platforms. Youll lead UX strategy, research, and optimisation to make every interaction intuitive and impactful.

• UX Design & Strategy
  • Design user-friendly website interfaces that reflect the brands identity.
  • Work with the Brand & Content Lead to create a UX strategy that blends luxury storytelling with functionality.
  • Collaborate with the Tech team to ensure designs can be implemented effectively.
• Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) & Testing
  • Run A/B and usability testing to improve engagement and increase conversions.
  • Use tools like Hotjar, Google Analytics, and Optimizely to identify user challenges.
  • Apply insights to refine and improve designs continuously.
• Wireframing & Prototyping
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to support new UX ideas.
  • Ensure every design decision considers conversion and engagement.
• Research & Insights
  • Conduct ongoing user and competitor research.
  • Lead surveys, interviews, and usability testing to validate design choices.
• Usability & Accessibility
  • Ensure websites follow best practices in accessibility, mobile design, and performance.
  • Test usability using platforms like Hotjar and Userbrain, making improvements where needed.
  • Keep up to date with UX trends and techniques.
• UI Design
  • Produce high-quality UI designs for web and marketing materials while keeping brand consistency.
  • Guide the UI Designer in delivering design requirements.
  • Develop and maintain a design system to streamline processes.
• Collaboration
  • Partner with the Digital Acquisition Lead to ensure UX supports SEO and PPC goals.
  • Work with Tech and Development teams to ensure smooth implementation of designs.

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• 5+ years experience in UX / UI design, CRO, or website optimisation, preferably in e-commerce or travel.
• Proficiency in design tools like Figma, Miro, or Sketch.
• Experience with CRO tools such as Hotjar, Optimizely, or VWO.
• Knowledge of front-end usability and familiarity with HTML / CSS.
• Strong understanding of user psychology and behaviour.
• Proven track record of delivering design projects that drive results.
• Analytical mindset, with the ability to use data to guide improvements.
• Strong visual design skills (typography, colour, iconography).
• Experience in user research and testing methods.
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Tech, Content).

Reference: JHB -Josh-1

Our client, a global design and advisory firm, is looking to employ an experienced UX DESIGNER to be responsible for creating a seamless and enjoyable experience for users when interacting with a product or service. This involves researching and understanding user needs and behaviors, designing intuitive interfaces, and testing and iterating to improve the overall user experience. They may also create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to communicate their design ideas effectively.

Job Title: UX Designer
Employment Type: Permanent – Hybrid position
Work Location: Irene or Rosebank

• Understand product specifications and user psychology.
• Conduct concept and usability testing and gather feedback.
• Create personas through user research and data.
• Define the right interaction model and evaluate its success.
• Develop wireframes and prototypes to bring the product vision to life.
• Create user stories, personas, and storyboards.
• Determine information architecture and create sitemaps.
• Find creative ways to solve UX problems (e.g. usability, findability).
• Work with UI Designers to implement beautiful designs.
• Translate concepts into user flows, wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes that lead to intuitive user experiences.
• Develop and execute user experience designs for consumer-facing platforms.
• Take a strategic role in owning and driving design and collaborating across teams to produce results.
• Present and communicate UX/UI recommendations and strategies to stakeholders. Help to define the user model and user interface for client products.
• Develop high-level detailed storyboards, mock-ups, and prototypes to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
• Gauge the usability of new and existing products and make constructive suggestions for change.
• Analyze platforms and create a case for change that will meet user requirements and expectations.

• BA/BS degree in Design (e.g. interaction, graphic, visual communications, product, industrial, etc.), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science (CS), or a related field, or equivalent practical experience advantageous.
• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Proficient with industry standard design tools (e.g. Adobe CC, Axure, Sketch, Figma, Framer, InVision Studio).
• Technical experience/knowledge advantageous such as HTML, JavaScript & CSS.

• Will be agreed based on qualifications, applicable experience, and previous earnings.

Job Title: Senior UX Designer
Experience: 6–8 Years
Location: Remote

About the Role:
We’re looking for a highly skilled Senior UX Designer to lead the full design cycle — from
research and strategy through to UI design and delivery. If you’re passionate about crafting
seamless, user-centered experiences and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment,
we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:
? Conduct stakeholder interviews to gather business requirements and translate them into
actionable UX strategies.
? Lead or support user research activities including interviews, surveys, and data analysis.
? Develop user personas, journey maps, task flows, and other UX artifacts.
? Design intuitive information architectures and low-to-high fidelity wireframes.
? Create visually stunning and user-friendly UI mockups using tools like Figma, Adobe XD,
or Sketch.
? Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure the design vision is effectively
implemented.
? Present design solutions to internal and external stakeholders and iterate based on
feedback.
? Build or manage a design system when required to ensure design consistency.
Required Skills:
? Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or equivalent.
? Strong grasp of UX strategy, including persona creation, journey mapping, and
information architecture.
? Hands-on experience with user research
? A strong eye for UI/visual design and attention to detail.
? Experience with prototyping, usability testing, and feedback incorporation.
? Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to articulate design rationale
effectively. 

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 services
The Intermediate UX Designer will play a key role in shaping the user experience of the company's digital products. This role involves conducting user research, creating user flows, and collaborating with other designers and developers to ensure a seamless user experience.

 

Responsibilities and KRA’s

• User experience, user interface and interaction design planning and management on all platforms.
• Analyses online business process flows.
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging user experiences that improve the overall user experience.
• Demonstrated ability to understand UX fundamentals and principles.
• Creating wireframes, sitemaps, process and screen flows designs.
• Creating product prototypes and user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Developing personas and usage scenarios.
• Translates user feedback and business requirements into user interfaces.
• Recognises and helps define the differences between the platforms and how it directly affects the user experience in each.
• Ensures consistency of the user experience, regardless of the platform.
• Works close with the multiple development teams to ensure accuracy of the final product to those of the product specs Uses analytics to gain insight to customer/user behaviour to improve UI.
• Capable of managing user testing process.
• Capable of doing user testing.
• Provides user testing reports.
• Ability to define visual elements, product elements and overall design.

 

Competencies

• Strategic
• Executing
• Customer First mentality
• Innovative
• Leading with Influence
• â€Forever Learning†/li>
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to balance user needs with business goals
• Knowledge of interaction design and information architecture
• Basic understanding of financial products and services

• 3-5 years of experience as UX Designer
• Experience within the Financial Industry advantageous
• Interaction Design is a bonus
• Bachelor†degree or similar in UX Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field
• Built or managed a design systems team
• Portfolio of design projects experience designing UX and UI solutions for both mobile and web-based design
• Sound Knowledge and Experience in Figma
• Understanding of Agile Practices
• Built or managed a design systems team
• Portfolio of design projects

• Design user-friendly website interfaces that reflect the brands identity.
• Work with the Brand & Content Lead to create a UX strategy that blends luxury storytelling with functionality.
• Collaborate with the Tech team to ensure designs can be implemented effectively.

• Run A/B and usability testing to improve engagement and increase conversions.
• Use tools like Hotjar, Google Analytics, and Optimizely to identify user challenges.
• Apply insights to refine and improve designs continuously.

• Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to support new UX ideas.
• Ensure every design decision considers conversion and engagement.

• Conduct ongoing user and competitor research.
• Lead surveys, interviews, and usability testing to validate design choices.

• Ensure websites follow best practices in accessibility, mobile design, and performance.
• Test usability using platforms like Hotjar and Userbrain, making improvements where needed.
• Keep up to date with UX trends and techniques.

• Produce high-quality UI designs for web and marketing materials while keeping brand consistency.
• Guide the UI Designer in delivering design requirements.
• Develop and maintain a design system to streamline processes.

• Partner with the Digital Acquisition Lead to ensure UX supports SEO and PPC goals.
• Work with Tech and Development teams to ensure smooth implementation of designs.

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• 5+ years experience in UX/UI design, CRO, or website optimisation, preferably in e-commerce or travel.
• Proficiency in design tools like Figma, Miro, or Sketch .
• Experience with CRO tools such as Hotjar, Optimizely, or VWO .
• Knowledge of front-end usability and familiarity with HTML/CSS.
• Strong understanding of user psychology and behaviour.
• Proven track record of delivering design projects that drive results.
• Analytical mindset, with the ability to use data to guide improvements.
• Strong visual design skills (typography, colour, iconography).
• Experience in user research and testing methods.
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Tech, Content).

Job title: UI/UX Designer

Reporting to: Product Design Team Lead

Location: Cape Town

WHAT WE DO

Lula is an innovative and human-focused FinTech company on a mission to help small businesses optimise their cash flow. Our purpose is to help SMEs manage their businesses better, faster, and more simply, so they can spend more time doing what they love.

If you’re looking for a new place to call ‘home’ that believes in the potential of the broader SME landscape in South Africa and a place where you’ll work with awesome people - then Lula’s the place for you!

We’re making business banking fast, human, Lula!

CULTURE CODE

We embrace C uriosity

We win as O ne

We’re D riven by Purpose

We E xecute with Ambition

OVERALL PURPOSE

This role will see you collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the design process in order to define and drive the user experience that SMEs in South Africa deserve when using financial services. You’ll work with the Product, Marketing and Engineering teams to take our web and mobile experiences to the next level. We’re looking to build end-to-end journeys that help SMEs thrive in a tough market. These journeys need to be seamless, considerate and where relevant, WOW.

Responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating on the Product Roadmap: Work closely with product owners to understand the user problems and business opportunities behind Lula’s roadmap. Contribute to the visual design strategy by translating product and business requirements into engaging UI designs.
• Design Execution: Create user interface designs, including wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes, that reflect Lula’s design principles, ensuring alignment with business goals and product specifications. Focus on scalability, consistency, and responsiveness across multiple platforms.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with UX designers, product managers, and engineering teams to implement intuitive, high-quality user interfaces. Provide clear design handoffs and work closely with developers during implementation to ensure pixel-perfect execution.
• Customer-Centered Design: Work with UX designers to gain a deep understanding of Lula’s customers and their needs by participating in user interviews, surveys and usability testing sessions. Leverage customer insights, feedback, and data analytics to refine and iterate on UI designs that drive user engagement and satisfaction.
• Design Consistency & Standards: Ensure the user interface aligns with Lula’s design system and brand guidelines. Contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of design systems, advocating for design best practices and ensuring consistency across products.
• Quality Assurance: Review and test designs during development and prior to product releases to ensure they meet high standards of usability, accessibility, and visual quality. Collaborate with QA teams to resolve design-related issues.
• Iterative Design Process: Participate in regular design critiques, stand-ups, and project planning. Embrace a growth mindset by actively seeking and acting on constructive feedback from peers, stakeholders, and end-users to continuously improve design deliverables.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate and present design decisions to stakeholders. Advocate for design choices based on data, research, and customer feedback, aligning UI design efforts with Lula’s overall business strategy

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 2+ Years of working experience
• Related degree in design/human computer interaction or equivalent
• Experience working as a UI Designer with a strong understanding of UI design and a fantastic portfolio to showcase your design work
• Experience in creating wireframes, prototypes, user flows and process flows from conception through to delivery
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate design processes, ideas, and solutions with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Up-to-date knowledge of design software

Design user-friendly, thoughtful experiences across mobile + web apps
️ Build and evolve our design system to support a growing product + team
Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and marketing
Champion a consistent, scalable visual language across platforms
️ Master Figma and help establish best practices within the team
Hybrid in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town (2 days in-office)

LekkeSlaap is South Africa’s leading accommodation booking app known for its user-friendliness, exceptional customer experience, and extensive local accommodation options. Owned by Tripco , a travel technology company based in Cape Town, LekkeSlaap is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and maintaining high standards in travel technology.

• Design with purpose: Craft thoughtful, user-friendly experiences across our web and mobile apps, ensuring both form and function are considered.
• Build and evolve our design system: You’ll play a key role in creating a scalable design foundation that supports our growing product and team.
• Collaborate across disciplines: Work closely with engineering, marketing, product, and leadership to solve complex problems and bring features to life.
• Champion consistency: Help bring a cohesive visual language to our platforms and documentation, aligning design decisions with brand and usability goals.
• Master your tools: Use Figma to its full potential and help establish best practices for the team. You don’t have to be an expert yet – but you should be eager to become one.

• At least 2 years of experience in product, UI, or UX design.
• A strong portfolio showcasing your design thinking, systems thinking, and craft across multiple digital products.
• Experience or a strong interest in building and maintaining design systems .
• A passion for creating scalable and reusable design solutions that benefit both users and teams.
• Comfortable communicating and collaborating with a wide range of people – from developers to directors.
• Curiosity and empathy for users, with a desire to validate your work through user research and testing .
• Proficiency in Figma (or similar tools), with a desire to go deep into the tool and continuously level up.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid setup with at least two in-office days per week.

• Experience with web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Past experience in the e-commerce and/or the online travel industry
• Exposure to branding and visual identity

• Hybrid work setup (2 days in our office based in the beautiful Cape Town V&A Waterfront) – parking included
• Flexible start times
• Free lunch on in-office days
• Discovery Medical Aid contributions & Vitality Health subscription.
• Retirement Annuity fund contribution
• Flexible leave policy with 20 days of annual leave
• Get a half-day off every month (which adds up to 6 extra days!)
• Digital nomad month (work from anywhere)
• Showers on site
• Travel vouchers and discounts
• High-end laptops and workstation setup for both in-office and home
• Team budget for learning, online courses, and conferences
• Regular team events and more!

Are you a talented designer with a passion for product management? If you thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment where you can make a real impact, we have the perfect job for you!

Codekeeper is accepting applications for the next two months and will fill the position as soon as we've found the perfect match.

As a designer, your primary focus will be transforming customer needs into user journeys and creating visually appealing and intuitive interfaces. Your design skills will play a vital role in turning ideas into tangible products that our development team will bring to life.

• Translate customer needs into user journeys and design beautiful and intuitive interfaces
• Collaborate with the Product Manager and/or Creative Director to conduct research, design, and prototype new user experiences
• Develop user cases, scenarios, wireframes, prototypes, and mockups for screens and flows
• Create visual assets and document design guidelines for implementation
• Present and effectively communicate designs and deliverables to peers and executives

Codekeeper was founded by tech industry professionals to revolutionize software escrow for the cloud era. We offer state-of-the-art software escrow solutions that mitigate third-party risks in business operations. As a remote-first company with a central office in The Hague, we prioritize a healthy, resilient organization to support the development of our robust app.

For more information, visit our website:

• Passionate and fun-loving colleagues
• Startup mindset with ample opportunities for growth
• Regular team activities and gatherings
• Comprehensive onboarding process with a dedicated ramp-up period
• A supportive team that values open communication and direct feedback
• A chance to excel in your career and make a difference

• Proficient copywriting skills in English
• Strong understanding of color theory and typography
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Dedication, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor
• Access to a Mac with Figma (or preference for this design tool)

• Analysis of user journeys
• Working with design systems and symbol libraries

Remote

Please send an application that speaks directly to how you would like to fill this position. There are no right answers or expectations. Show us your role in our company’s future and our role in yours. Address some of the work we do. Introduce yourself as a colleague. Feel free to respond in either Dutch or English.