19 Ux Lead jobs in South Africa

We are seeking an experienced and visionary User Experience Lead to drive the strategy, architecture, and execution of world-class user experiences for our clients. This is a client-facing role that requires excellent communication and presentation skills in English. The ideal candidate will work closely with clients to gather requirements, propose the best information architecture, and define the most effective user experience solutions whether for marketing websites or full-scale digital products.

In addition to client engagement, this role will guide and mentor designers, ensuring that the team delivers cohesive, high-impact design outcomes that balance user needs with business objectives.

• A UX leader with strong expertise in user-centered design, architecture, and client engagement.
• Someone who can translate business requirements and client needs into clear, elegant, and impactful user journeys.
• A collaborator who thrives in cross-functional teams, bridging design, engineering, and business goals.
• A mentor who uplifts designers while maintaining a hands-on role in UX direction and solution design.

This position reports directly to the Head of Marketing, and collaborates closely with product managers, engineers, and client stakeholders.

• Lead client workshops, requirement-gathering sessions, and stakeholder interviews.
• Translate client needs into information architecture, user flows, and wireframes.
• Propose the best UX solutions tailored to both marketing websites and product platforms.
• Present UX concepts and strategies to clients with confidence and clarity.

• Conduct user research, competitive benchmarking, and usability testing.
• Translate findings into actionable recommendations that improve customer satisfaction.
• Advocate for accessibility, inclusivity, and best practices in user experience.

• Oversee and evolve design frameworks and systems to ensure consistency across projects.
• Deliver high-level UX documentation (site maps, wireframes, prototypes).
• Collaborate with UI designers to transform UX concepts into visually compelling experiences.

• Work with product managers and engineers to ensure UX is feasible, scalable, and aligned with client objectives.
• Collaborate with marketing/content teams for unified brand storytelling across digital touchpoints.
• Facilitate design sprints, feedback loops, and cross-functional workshops.

• Lead and mentor a team of UX and UI designers.
• Provide clear direction, feedback, and support to elevate design quality.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and client-first thinking.

• 6+ years of experience in UX design, information architecture, or product design.
• Proven experience leading client-facing projects from discovery to delivery.
• Expertise in UX tools: Figma, Framer, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools.
• Strong knowledge of design systems, usability testing, and UX methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to propose and present UX strategies to clients.
• Fluent English communication and presentation skills are mandatory.

• Experience working on both marketing websites and product platforms.
• Motion/interaction design skills for enhancing user flows and storytelling.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating UX leadership and client-facing expertise.

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Specialist

REQ Keabetswe Modise

Closing Date: 10 October 2025

Location

Nedbank 135 Rivonia Campus – Sandton - Hybrid

Cluster

Group Technology – Enterprise Design

Career Stream

Design

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Managers

Job Purpose

We are looking for a visionary Senior Product Design Lead to drive the design strategy and execution for our client and product onboarding portfolio. This role is pivotal in shaping human-centred, scalable, and future-ready experiences that align with business objectives and deliver measurable impact.

You will lead a team of designers, foster a culture of design excellence and innovation, and collaborate closely with product, engineering, research, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions are feasible, impactful, and delightful.

Job Responsibilities

Lead Design Strategy & Execution

• Translate strategic objectives and validated user problems into intuitive, scalable design solutions.
• Define and evolve design systems, guidelines, and frameworks to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Champion User-Centred Design

• Conduct and leverage user research, usability testing, and data insights to inform design decisions.
• Advocate for inclusive, accessible, and omni-channel experiences across all touchpoints.

Drive Innovation & Future Readiness

• Integrate AI-driven tools and emerging technologies into the design process to enhance efficiency and creativity.
• Promote service design thinking to deliver seamless end-to-end experiences.

Mentorship & Leadership

• Guide and mentor designers, fostering a growth mindset and culture of collaboration.
• Influence stakeholders through clear communication, storytelling, and co-creation workshops.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure alignment with technical infrastructure, design standards, and agile delivery practices.
• Manage timelines, priorities, and resources to deliver high-quality outputs on schedule.

Minimum Experience

• 8+ years in UI/UX or Product Design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in leading design teams and delivering complex digital products at scale.

Qualifications

• Essential: Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Preferred: Degree or Certification in Design, HCI, or related field from an accredited institution.

Skills & Exposure

• Design Tools: Figma, Miro (advanced proficiency).
• Prototyping: High-fidelity prototyping in Figma.
• Technical Acumen: Basic front-end understanding (HTML, CSS), strong grasp of software delivery at scale.
• Methodologies: Agile, Lean UX, and service design practices for omni-channel experiences.

Technical & Professional Knowledge

• Full Product Design lifecycle and Design Systems.
• AI as a design enabler and data-driven design practices.
• Strong understanding of UX metrics, analytics, and performance measurement.
• Familiarity with journey mapping, service design, and accessibility standards.

Behavioural Competencies

• High performance, purpose-led:Create a culture of purpose-led, client-centred, and values-driven performance.
• Driving Successful Customer Engagements
• Driving Innovation
• Building Talent
• Accountability
• Portfolio Management

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Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team

Job Overview

Business Segment: Business & Commercial Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Job Type: Full-time

Job Ref ID: A-0002

Date Posted: 9/25/2025

Job Description

To create and implement operational plans to achieve the scalability requirements of experience design.

Qualifications

Qualification

Information Studies Degree

Experience

5-7 years demonstrated workplace experience within the area of specialisation with evidence of contribution to the experience design practice

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies

Articulating Information

Challenging Ideas

Convincing People

Developing Expertise

Establishing Rapport

Technical Competencies

Product and Services Knowledge

Data Analysis and Effective Design

Requirements Gathering and Management

Research and Information Gathering

Service Management Processes

Client Journeys and Personas

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on or

Own the end-to-end product experience across web and CMS, leading the design system and serving as the bridge between Front-end Engineering and Marketing/Graphics. You'll turn strategy and customer insights into elegant, scalable interfaces, define patterns in Figma that translate cleanly to our React front-end, and ensure campaigns and content from Marketing land in-product beautifully via Sanity CMS.

Business Unit
- Development

Formal Qualifications

Formal degrees aren't mandatory. We value a strong portfolio and real-world impact above all. Relevant studies or certifications are a plus (e.g., Interaction Design, HCI, Visual Communication, UX Research, Accessibility, or short courses in design systems/prototyping).

Knowledge and Experience

• 3+ years hands-on in Figma (Auto-layout, variants, variables/tokens, component libraries, interactive prototypes).
• Proven experience designing for large, scalable systems (design systems, multi-brand/theming, performance budgets, accessibility at scale).
• Strong product UI craft for React implementations (component thinking, responsive layouts, mobile-first, states/empty/error/loading).
• Design Systems: Establish and maintain tokens, libraries, usage guidelines, and change governance; partner with FE to keep Figma React in lockstep (Storybook familiarity a plus).
• Sanity CMS familiarity: Designing structured content models, collaborating on Sanity Studio UX, author workflows, and content preview needs.
• UX Research: Lightweight testing, heuristic reviews, funnel/behavior analysis; comfortable using analytics/heatmaps to inform iterations.
• Accessibility: Working knowledge of WCAG 2.2 and inclusive design patterns.
• Collaboration: Excellent written/verbal communication; crisp specs, rationale, and async handoffs.
• Bonuses: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop/Illustrator/After Effects); 3D/real-time (Blender, Cinema4D, ) for motion/hero visuals; basic HTML/CSS familiarity for better dev collaboration.

Operating Level Requirements (Scope, Responsibilities, Skills and Attributes)

Scope

Lead the visual and interaction language of our products and marketing-to-product surfaces. You'll define and evolve our design system in Figma, ensure brand consistency with Marketing, and deliver production-ready specs for React. Day-to-day, you'll collaborate with PMs, Front-end, and Content to shape requirements; prototype; validate with users/stakeholders; and guide implementation through to QA and release. You will set quality bars, make trade-off calls, and own the outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Design leadership & ownership

• Define the product's visual language and interaction patterns; own the design system, tokens, and component libraries.
• Make clear, timely decisions; document rationale; own the outcome from concept to shipped UI.

Bridge between Dev (Front-end) and Marketing

• Translate campaign and brand assets into product-ready UI patterns.
• Partner with Marketing/Graphics to keep brand and product experiences aligned; create reusable templates for Sanity-driven pages.

Figma → React handoff excellence.

• Deliver precise specs (tokens, spacing, states), redlines, and prototypes; support implementation with Storybook references where applicable.
• Run structured handoffs and design QA; file and track UI bugs to closure.

Sanity CMS & content design

• Collaborate on content models, authoring workflows, previews, and guardrails that keep experiences consistent and scalable.

User-centred iteration

• Plan and run quick studies (usability tests, surveys, heuristic reviews); analyze funnels/behavior to inform iterations.
• Maintain accessibility standards and performance-aware UI.

Communication

• Facilitate design reviews; present work clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Write crisp, actionable design documentation and changelogs for system updates.

Quality & metrics

• Define UI quality bars and acceptance criteria; track impact (task success, completion time, defect rates).
• Continuously improve velocity of design-to-dev delivery without sacrificing quality.

Communication

• Is transparent in ensuring that key business inhibiting capabilities are highlighted with a solution orientation approach.
• Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques ( metrics and measures ).
• Is articulate and communicates in a logical way around the subject at hand which demonstrates detailed understanding of the business requirement at hand.
• Is able to facilitate any session in a pragmatic way so that the information received is clear and concise.
• Provides regular insights to peers around system development quality issues that may be impacting system performance and customer productivity.
• Is confident in conceptualising, building and presenting plans related Business Capabilities which allows business to think more intuitively.

Commercial Acumen

• Demonstrates awareness of market trends and opportunities and keeps up to date with competitor developments.
• Is kept abreast of technology trends.

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About the Role

Tigerhire is entering an exciting phase of product development, with plans to expand into new

machines within the construction and landscaping sectors. We are seeking a Design Engineer who

can take ownership of the full design process — from concept sketches and CAD models through to

prototype build, testing, and production launch.

This role is suited to a driven, creative, and practical engineer who is motivated to be part of a

growing, forward-thinking team. The Design Engineer will work closely with our existing

engineering and operations teams to deliver machines that are reliable, innovative, and

commercially viable.

Key Responsibilities

Concept Development: Generate creative, practical designs for new machines that meet

customer needs and market opportunities.

CAD Modelling: Produce accurate 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and detailed

specifications for manufacture.

rototype Development: Oversee prototype builds, coordinating with workshop engineers

to ensure successful assembly and functionality.

esting & Validation: Run prototype trials, analyse results, and implement improvements to

deliver robust final designs.

ross-Functional Collaboration: Work with operations, sales, and aftercare teams to ensure

new products meet commercial, service, and customer requirements.

nnovation: Identify new opportunities in construction and landscaping, contributing ideas

to strengthen Tigerhire's product portfolio.

ompliance: Ensure all designs meet relevant safety, environmental, and industry

standards.

ontinuous Improvement: Refine existing designs to improve performance, reliability, and

cost-effectiveness.

Personal Qualities

ighly driven, enthusiastic, and committed to bringing new ideas to life.

orward-thinking, with a problem-solving mindset and a passion for innovation.

ractical and hands-on — comfortable working with engineers to turn concepts into working

machines.

 laborative, team-oriented, and eager to be part of a business that is growing fast.

etail-focused and disciplined in delivering projects on time.

Experience Required:

egree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical/Design Engineering.

inimum 5 years' experience in product design, ideally in machinery, construction

equipment, agricultural or landscaping equipment.

trong proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar).

xperience of prototype development and testing.

nowledge of compliance requirements (CE/UKCA marking, machinery safety standards,

etc.).

ackground in manufacturing or engineering businesses where products move from concept

to production.

Do you have a knack for design with a strategic mindset, a passion for user experience, and an eye for impactful product decisions? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment where your work directly shapes the future of a product? If so, we want to hear from 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 Product Manager, your primary focus will be translating customer needs into intuitive user experiences while ensuring that design decisions align with broader product goals. You'll work at the intersection of design, product management, and user research, bridging the gap between business requirements and seamless digital experiences.

• Ensure a well-thought-out and functional product.
• Translate into design for development.
• Own the design process from concept to execution, translating customer needs into engaging and intuitive interfaces.
• Make use of the ShadCN design library to put the design elements together
• 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.

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.

• 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

• Strong experience in UX/UI design, product design, or a related field.
• A strategic approach to design—thinking beyond aesthetics to consider usability, accessibility, and business impact.
• Proficiency in Figma
• Experience with user research, journey mapping, and data-informed design decisions.
• Strong visual design skills, including typography, color theory, and layout principles.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficient copywriting skills in English.
• Dedication, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.

• Analysis of user journeys.
• Working with design systems and symbol libraries.
• Access to a Mac with Figma (or preference for this design tool).

• Job Location: Remote (#LI-Remote)
• Join us to shape the future of software escrow

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.

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