103 Ux Professionals jobs in South Africa

The clientis a digital marketing agency whose main focus is helping eCommerce brands grow their most profitable revenue channels. We are seeking a passionate UX/UI Designer to join our growing marketing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of user experience principles and a proven ability to create visually appealing and intuitive interfaces. As a UX/UI Designer, you will play a critical role in shaping the user experience of our client’s products and services.

Responsibilities

● User Research: Conduct user research to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points.

● Wireframing and Prototyping: Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to visualize design concepts.

● Interface Design: Design visually appealing and intuitive user interfaces that align with brand guidelines.

● Usability Testing: Conduct usability testing to evaluate the effectiveness of design solutions.

● Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., developers, product managers) to ensure successful project execution.

● Stay Updated: Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in UX/UI design.

Qualifications

● 2+ years of experience in UX/UI design.

● Agency experience is a plus.

● Strong proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, etc.

● Experience designing for ecommerce platforms is a significant plus.

● Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

● Strong communication and collaboration skills.

● Portfolio demonstrating successful UX/UI design projects.

Location: Hybrid | Cape Town CBD | Fridays in-office (Innovation City)
Type: Permanent

Now Boarding is a specialist digital product design studio based in Cape Town. We partner with startups, scale-ups, and established businesses to bring exceptional digital products to life. Our team is passionate about creating intuitive, beautiful and effective design solutions, primarily for product-led businesses, rather than just traditional websites.

Our work spans industries like fintech, proptech, edtech, and healthtech. Past and present clients include names like SnapScan, SwissBorg, Private Property, AutoTrader, Everything.Insure, Averly, and Betterhome Group. We also have a number of stealth projects currently in studio, exploring how to incorporate AI technology into interfaces in natural, intuitive ways.

We believe in designing beautifully-crafted, user-centred digital experiences, and we’re looking for someone who shares that mindset.

We're looking for a UI/UX Designer who’s comfortable designing visually-engaging, user-friendly interfaces and shaping product experiences from the ground up. While this role leans into both UX skill and UI execution, strong visual design capability is essential. You should be able to create polished, modern interfaces that support the needs of the end user while also looking fantastic.

You’ll join a small, focused design team that thrives on collaboration and clear thinking. Our culture supports independence but we work with strong, established structures and processes to maintain quality and ensure designers have the space to focus. We work at a fast pace but never at the expense of clarity, feedback, and purposeful design.

• Designing end-to-end product experiences
• Creating wireframes, user flows and prototypes for complex interactions
• Conceptualising new UIs from scratch and building design systems
• Crafting modern, on-brand visual designs with high attention to detail
• Visualising information clearly through layouts, dashboards and UI components
• Working closely with developers and project managers throughout delivery
• Contributing to internal design systems and reusable component libraries

• Has 3 - 5 years of design experience, ideally with agency or multi-client exposure
• Has a strong portfolio showcasing both UX thinking and refined UI design
• Is highly proficient in Figma (or similar)
• Has a deep understanding of layout, typography, colour theory and responsive design
• Is open to feedback, collaborative by nature, but not afraid to speak up
• Brings new ideas to the table and enjoys solving problems creatively
• Is comfortable working independently but values being part of a strong, supportive team

• Work with clients doing exciting things in real digital product spaces
• Join a design-led business where your craft is truly valued
• Be part of a culture that encourages learning, feedback, and quality
• Collaborate in person every Friday at our Innovation City studio in the Cape Town CBD
• Enjoy the benefit of structured support so no one burns out or gets stuck

Send your CV and portfolio to . We’d love to see examples of both UX work (flows, wireframes, prototypes) and UI work (final interfaces, visual design systems). Tell us a little about yourself and what kind of work energises you.

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

Location: South Africa (Remote)
Department: Marketing
Reports To: Head Of Marketing
Job Type: Full-Time

HOSTAFRICA is a leading provider of web hosting, cloud hosting, and IT solutions, serving businesses across the globe. Our mission is to empower our clients by offering reliable and innovative hosting solutions. We’re a company that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating intuitive and visually appealing digital experiences.

As a UI/UX Designer, you will be responsible for designing and optimizing user interfaces and experiences across our digital platforms. You will work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure that our products are not only functional but also easy to use and aesthetically pleasing. Your goal will be to enhance user satisfaction by improving the usability, accessibility, and visual appeal of our digital products.

• User Research: Conduct user research, including surveys, interviews, and usability testing, to gather insights into user needs, behaviors, and pain points.
• UI/UX Design: Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for web and mobile applications that are both functional and visually appealing.
• Information Architecture: Develop and optimize information architecture, ensuring that content is organized and presented in a way that is intuitive and easy to navigate.
• Interaction Design: Design and refine user interactions, including buttons, navigation menus, and other interactive elements, to ensure a seamless user experience.
• Usability Testing: Plan, conduct, and analyze usability tests to identify areas for improvement and validate design decisions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure that design concepts are aligned with business goals and technical constraints.
• Responsive Design: Ensure that designs are responsive and optimized for various devices, including desktops, tablets, and mobile phones.
• Design Systems: Develop and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across all digital products.
• Stay Updated: Keep up with the latest design trends, tools, and best practices to continually improve the quality of our user interfaces and experiences.
• Accessibility: Ensure that designs adhere to accessibility standards, providing an inclusive experience for all users, including those with disabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in UI/UX design or a related role.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other relevant software.
• Strong portfolio showcasing UI/UX design work, including wireframes, prototypes, and final designs.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Experience with responsive and mobile-first design.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to non-design stakeholders.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and best practices is a plus

• Creative Thinker: Ability to think outside the box and bring innovative ideas to life, creating designs that are both functional and visually stunning.
• Empathetic: Strong empathy for users, with a keen understanding of their needs and behaviors, leading to user-centric design solutions.
• Detail-Oriented: An eye for detail, ensuring that all aspects of the design are pixel-perfect and align with the overall brand identity.
• Collaborative: A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, working effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
• Adaptable: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to quickly adapt to changes in project scope, priorities, or user feedback.
• Problem-Solver: A proactive problem-solver who can identify potential design challenges and develop creative solutions to address them.
• Communicative: Strong communication skills, capable of clearly conveying design concepts and rationale to team members, stakeholders, and clients.
• Passionate: A genuine passion for design and user experience, staying motivated to continually improve and innovate.

• Dynamic Work Environment: Thrive in a workplace that values creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.
• Remote Work Flexibility: We support work-life balance with remote work options.
• Health and Well-being: Benefit from our medical aid contributions, ensuring your health is always prioritized.
• Career Development: Take advantage of training opportunities and continuous learning to advance your career.
• Impactful Work: Make a significant contribution to digital innovation and help businesses and individuals establish a strong online presence.

Send your CV, portfolio, and a cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role to Include links to your previous work and highlight any relevant achievements.

From the day we opened our doors in 1971, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software solutions to improve people’s lives. The only way to carry out that mission is to hire the absolute best employees on earth. People like you.

Work hard, play hard. Always. Our relentless commitment to client success, our employee resource groups and our promise to empower our teams to reach their full potential are a few examples of what makes MRI Software special.

And we’re insanely dedicated to creating a work environment that you look forward to every single day. That’s why we invest heavily in our employee engagement, so you enjoy the tech industry’s best perks. Together with the whole Pride, (lion roar for "family") employees, customers, and partners, we’re on a mission to break new ground and lead the real estate industry into a digital-first future.

We understand the need to provide a flexible working environment partnered with team collaboration and socialization. Therefore, we operate a hybrid working model with 3 days of working from home per week. This role will be based in the Cape Town office.

The Role :

As a Product Designer at MRI, you will work across the UX domain, including research (user interviews, product reviews, persona development), design (sketching, group ideation, information architecture, interaction design, prototyping), documentation (wireframes, specification writing), and user testing.

As part of a cross-functional team, you will collaborate with other designers and use qualitative and quantitative data to make informed, design-related decisions. You should be proficient at converting requirements into practical product features and have a high standard for visual design execution.

Functions :

Design user interfaces and process flows using iterative design techniques incorporating findings from user interviews, usability testing, and other forms of requirements discovery

Produce user personas, user stories, prototypes, wireframes, interaction and design specifications

Run ad-hoc usability tests with end users when needed and communicate research findings

Facilitate design review sessions with key stakeholders with the goal of advocating for the user needs

Engage with development to understand platform capabilities, communicate design goals, adapt and verify designs through the agile software development process

Create and maintain UI guidelines and visual standards

Identify opportunities for product or feature enhancements

Remain up-to-date on industry trends, market conditions, and consumer preferences

Iterate existing designs to meet industry or consumer needs

You Have :

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

4+ years’ experience as an information architect, interaction designer, product designer, user experience designer, and / or usability engineer

Proven knowledge of design aesthetics and solid understanding of User-Centered Design principles

Proficient in design tools, specifically Figma. Experience with other design tools such as Sketch and the Adobe Suite is beneficial

Knowledge of responsive design techniques and challenges

Experience in contributing to a design system

Time and project management skills

We’re obsessed with making this the best job you’ve ever had!

We want our teams to love working here, so we’ve created some incredible perks for you to enjoy :

We want our staff to love working here, and so we’ve created a few unique perks such as office breakfasts, quarterly lunches and virtual social events. Additionally, we value your input in your employee experience and have employee-led groups such as our DEI committee, employee resource groups such as Women and Allies, and our Pride Event Group

Have confidence in your health with our offered Medical Aid Scheme.

Invest in our competitive Personal Pension plan and help set you up for your future.

Big on family? So are we! Here at MRI Software we recognise that your family is important, and being able to spend quality time with your family as it grows is a wonderful experience. Therefore, the MRI Software Parental Leave benefit is designed to give you the opportunity to spend time with your new arrival(s).

Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave plus Public Holidays, in addition to a bank of 16 hours of "Flex Time Off" to be used whenever and however you choose!

Further your professional development with our Tuition Reimbursement Schemes

Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world for two weeks out of the year!

MRI continues to strive to amaze as a global industry leader in real estate software. Whether you are joining as a new pride member or bringing your expertise back, your talent is important to maintaining MRI’s high client experience standard and continuing our growth in the PropTech space.

Amazing growth takes amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge?

We know theconfidence gapandimposter syndromecan get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you!

As a global company, we believe diversity brings benefits for our people, customers and clients. This is why MRI Software is committed to being an inclusive employer, regardless of your ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military and veteran status.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are values that are critical to our success; come and see for yourself.

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At 24.com, our team of engineers, data scientists, product managers and UX/UI design specialists develop exceptional digital products for renowned brands including News24 and Netwerk24. By harnessing cutting-edge technology and a sophisticated tech stack, we deliver world-class solutions. Our vibrant, people-focused culture, commitment to innovation, and strong societal mission are at the heart of everything we do. At 24.com, we empower Media24 brands to inform, entertain, and inspire millions across South Africa.

What will you do?

• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for web and mobile using tools like Figma or Sketch.
• Ensure alignment of your designs with the existing design system, contributing to its evolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical feasibility, high-quality outcomes, and alignment.
• Advocate for user needs by conducting usability tests and iterating designs based on feedback.
• Analyze user data and behavior to inform design decisions and deliver intuitive solutions.
• Regularly communicate and present your design ideas to stakeholders.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Design
• 3-5 years of experience in UI/UX design.
• Proficient in Figma (auto-layout, components, prototyping) and Sketch.
• Knowledge of working with design systems and usability testing tools.
• Experience with usability testing and user research.
• A sharp portfolio showcasing design thinking and cross-platform projects.
  
  

• A design-forward and problem-solving outlook with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards to ensure inclusive design.
• Ability to understand South African audiences' digital behavior.
• Clear communication skills to articulate ideas and facilitate discussions.
• Strong user research skills and the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights.
• Ability to align design deliverables with functional and technical requirements
  
  

• Experience with news/media platforms or high-traffic digital products.
• Knowledge of analytics tools like Google Analytics or Hotjar.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks or Scrum environments.
• Understanding of South Africa's digital audience and their engagement patterns.
• Basic familiarity with HTML/CSS.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Media Production

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Role title: UI/UX Designer

Contract duration : 12 months

Location: Midrand

• You will work in an agile, collaborative team; and working directly with Product teams and developers to define and deliver various user experiences, from initial ideation to sketches, wireframes, prototypes, and implementation of final UI designs.
• The role is core to delivering exceptional customer experience across our digital ecommerce channels and will have a direct influence on the digital revenue metrics.
• You will creatively translate user needs into elegant, intuitive, and effective design solutions.
• You will identify and understand customer needs, behaviours, and pain points and use this to define problem statements that inform the teams focus.
• You will work in a fast-paced team of engineers, product managers, and product designers to deliver impactful solutions across our online portals and mobile apps.

Your responsibilities:

Strategic

• Drive a user-centred design approach. Influence the product direction and/or roadmap through evidence-driven UX.
• Collaborate with teams across various departments (product, engineering, marketing etc.) and digital channels on product discovery and the delivery of solutions.

Discovery

• Close collaboration with the product lead, stakeholders, and the development team to define problem statements, success metrics, and identify product opportunities.
• Host workshops with the product team, stakeholders and developers for continuous product discovery with identified problems and opportunities.
• Use discovery methods such as prototyping, usability testing and focus groups, and conduct user interviews to validate identified solutions with real customers, before solutions are developed.

UX research

• Work with the product team on defining success metrics, crafting A/B tests and analyzing results to enable data-driven decisions, ensuring a positive impact on the user experience.
• Deliver and communicate insights collected from user research, in effective and engaging presentations and user journeys.

Delivery (UX/UI/Visual)

• Deliver wireframes, journeys, high and low fidelity prototypes and final UI design requirements for online portals and mobile apps.
• Work together with various product teams to ensure visual consistency throughout on the platform, by leveraging from and contributing to our design system.
• Conceptualize and develop micro-interactions, demo videos and animations.
• Ensure design works as comfortably across our markets and languages.
• Own and advocate Platform accessibility in both UX and UI.
• Translate your design journeys into Product demo videos.

Leadership

• Together with the Product team, you help to shape and drive our product strategy and vision.
• You partner up with product and engineering leaders to ensure deliverables are well-defined, provide high business value, and are successfully executed.
• Recommend new tools and technologies by staying abreast of the latest trends and techniques in Product design.

About you

• You have experience across the entire product design cycle including UX research, copy writing, wireframes, and prototypes, final UI design (visual design), implementation, and post-release optimization.
• 5- 8 years of experience in UX Design with a proven record of successfully shipped mobile app consumer-oriented experiences.
• You have a strong Visual (UI) design experience with a good understanding of both Apples and Googles design guidelines/principles.
• You can present your Portfolio showcasing your knowledge of native mobile UI design and case studies to explain your process.
• Live app store examples of an app/s you have worked on is a plus.
• You have excellent attention to detail and experience working with Mobile first customer facing products in evidence-driven design/product teams.
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• Proficient in prototyping tools (such as InVision, proto.io).
• Know-how in the field of research: interviewing users, setting up surveys and usability tests as well as interpreting the results (both Qualitative & Quantitative)
• You love solving problems in ways customers love yet work for the business.
• You have an intuitive eye for customer needs beyond the obvious.
• You can effectively communicate and persuade around design concepts

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Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are looking for a UI/UX Designer with 5 to 8 years of experience. Working closely with the Product team, you will define and deliver user experiences from ideation to implementation. This role includes a mix of strategic, research, discovery, and leadership responsibilities.

Duties

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• Collaborating across departments on product discovery and solution delivery.
• Collaborating with product leads, stakeholders, and development teams to define problem statements, success metrics, and identify product opportunities.
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• Delivering wireframes, journeys, high and low fidelity prototypes and final UI design requirements for online portals and mobile apps.
• Shaping and driving product strategy and vision with the product team.
• Translating your design journeys into product demo videos.
• Conceptualizing and developing micro-interactions, demo videos and animations.
• Partnering with product and engineering leaders to ensure deliverables are well-defined, provide business value, and are successfully executed.
  
  

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• Experience across the entire product design cycle including UX research, copywriting, wireframes, prototypes, final UI design, implementation, and post-release optimization.
• An understanding of Apple and Google's design principles.
• A portfolio showcasing knowledge of native mobile UI design. Live App Store examples are a plus.
• Proficiency in design tools (Figma, Sketch, InVision, Zeplin, Adobe Photoshop)
• Proficiency in prototyping tools (InVision, proto.io etc.).
• Qualitative and quantitative research abilities.

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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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