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UX/UI Designer

Shape the future of sports technology through design excellence

Claremont, Cape Town R80 000 - R100 000 per month

Our client is a leader in sports technology, creating advanced data and performance solutions for elite sports teams worldwide. They combine creativity, engineering, and innovation to tackle complex challenges in professional football, rugby, American football, and beyond. With a multidisciplinary culture and a passion for sports, they offer an exciting environment for designers who want to make a real impact in the industry.

As the UX/UI Designer, you'll own the full design process, ensuring intuitive, customer-centric product experiences across a growing portfolio. Your role will focus on understanding user needs, shaping user journeys, and delivering impactful designs that bridge the gap between vision and implementation. This is a chance to directly influence how cutting-edge sports technology is used by professionals around the globe.

• Lead UX/UI activities across the product roadmap, from research through delivery
• Investigate and analyse initiatives to understand stakeholder and user needs
• Create low- and high-fidelity designs, iterating through feedback and testing
• Provide detailed input and collaboration with engineering teams during build phases
• Propose and champion new initiatives to enhance user workflows and journeys
• Develop and maintain a consistent design system for scalability and usability

• 5+ years experience in UX/UI design, preferably in complex product environments
• Degree in design, computer science, or a related field
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (Figma, InVision, AdobeXD)
• Skilled in UX analysis, experimentation, and user analytics tools
• Experience with both hardware and software product design
• Strong visual design skills with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Advantage: background in sports technology or related industries
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Creative, proactive, and collaborative, with a passion for sports and innovation

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Pension salary sacrifice
• Tax-free nursery benefit (post probation)
• Flexible working environment with remote days
• Birthday cake and team socials
• Perkbox access (post probation)

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.

UX/UI Designer
Shape the future of sports technology through design excellence
Claremont, Cape Town R80 000 - R100 000 per month

About Our Client
Our client is a leader in sports technology, creating advanced data and performance solutions for elite sports teams worldwide. They combine creativity, engineering, and innovation to tackle complex challenges in professional football, rugby, American football, and beyond. With a multidisciplinary culture and a passion for sports, they offer an exciting environment for designers who want to make a real impact in the industry.

The Role: UX/UI Designer
As the UX/UI Designer, you'll own the full design process, ensuring intuitive, customer-centric product experiences across a growing portfolio. Your role will focus on understanding user needs, shaping user journeys, and delivering impactful designs that bridge the gap between vision and implementation. This is a chance to directly influence how cutting-edge sports technology is used by professionals around the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead UX/UI activities across the product roadmap, from research through delivery

• Investigate and analyse initiatives to understand stakeholder and user needs

• Create low- and high-fidelity designs, iterating through feedback and testing

• Provide detailed input and collaboration with engineering teams during build phases

• Propose and champion new initiatives to enhance user workflows and journeys

• Develop and maintain a consistent design system for scalability and usability

About You

• 5+ years experience in UX/UI design, preferably in complex product environments

• Degree in design, computer science, or a related field

• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (Figma, InVision, AdobeXD)

• Skilled in UX analysis, experimentation, and user analytics tools

• Experience with both hardware and software product design

• Strong visual design skills with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

• Advantage: background in sports technology or related industries

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills

• Creative, proactive, and collaborative, with a passion for sports and innovation

Perks and Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)

• Pension salary sacrifice

• Tax-free nursery benefit (post probation)

• Flexible working environment with remote days

• Birthday cake and team socials

• Perkbox access (post probation)

Western Cape, Cape Town

Hourly Basic Salary (Market related)

If you're a UX-driven designer who enjoys turning research and insight into clean, human-centred interfaces, this role could be a good fit. It's a 6-month contract in Johannesburg, starting in October, suited to someone at intermediate level with around 3 to 5 years of experience.

The work involves shaping digital experiences that make complex information easy to act on. You'll be part of projects where user research meets visual design, with a strong focus on understanding people's journeys and designing with their needs in mind.

Some Of The Things You'll Be Involved In

• Mapping customer journeys, testing experiences, and surfacing pain points that need solving
• Translating insights, data, and trends into usable concepts for digital products
• Creating designs that align with brand standards while still feeling fresh and purposeful
• Supporting digital product development and enhancements through research, prototyping, and iteration
• Collaborating on customer experience initiatives, A/B testing, and feedback loops across teams
• Handling smaller project workstreams where you'll balance time, quality, and detail
• Keeping an eye on usability improvements, data-driven tweaks, and process innovations

The environment is collaborative but also expects you to be self-directed. A good fit is someone who can manage tasks independently, contribute ideas, and keep up with new design practices and tools.

If you're keen to grow your capability, bring your UX mindset to real business challenges, and enjoy seeing how design can directly influence decision making, this could be the right contract for you.

For More Information Please Contact
Mandy Gilbert

About Tag

Tag is a new social discovery app that shows you who's around in your city and nearby. It's built for people who want to connect spontaneously, whether for events, hangouts, or just seeing who's close. We aim for a clean, safe, and engaging interface that feels intuitive while balancing privacy and excitement. We are a non-registered startup. You will be compensated with a Letter of Completion and Letter of Recommendation.
Students and Freshers are encouraged to apply.

Role Overview

We're looking for a UX/UI Designer to craft an experience that feels smooth, social, and visually striking. You'll be responsible for translating our concept into wireframes, user flows, and polished designs that users
want to explore every day
.

Responsibilities

• Design user journeys for discovering and connecting with people nearby.
• Build wireframes, prototypes, and hi-fi designs for core features:
• Proximity-based discovery feed
• Profiles & badges
• Privacy & visibility toggles
• Event/live picture sharing
• Work on heatmap-style views or visualizations of activity in the city.
• Define consistent visual identity (colors, typography, icons, motion).
• Collaborate with devs to ensure designs are implemented faithfully.
• Run quick usability tests and iterate on feedback.

What We're Looking For

• Strong portfolio of mobile-first app design.
• Experience in social, community, or discovery platforms is a plus.
• Ability to balance clarity and excitement in design.
• Familiarity with Figma, or similar.
• Understanding of user psychology, privacy, and trust-building UX.

Why Join

• Be part of building the go-to social discovery app from the ground up.
• Work on cutting-edge social UX challenges (like safe proximity sharing).

UI/UX Designer

Location: Century City, Cape Town (Hybrid, 3 days in office)

Salary: R360,000 – R540,000 CTC per year

Benefits: Contribution to medical aid

About the role

We're looking for a UI/UX Designer who loves designing clean, intuitive interfaces and bringing them to life through code. You'll play a key role in shaping the experience of platforms used in robotics and automation—an industry that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

This role is perfect for someone with a couple of years' experience, a strong portfolio, and the drive to grow in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

What you'll do

• Design user-friendly and visually polished interfaces that make complex systems simple to use.
• Turn designs into responsive, functional front-end code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Test, tweak, and refine designs based on real user feedback.
• Conduct user research, map user journeys, and make data-driven design decisions.
• Build wireframes, mockups, and prototypes using tools like Figma or Adobe XD.
• Work alongside developers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver designs that meet both user needs and business goals.

What we're looking for

• 2+ years' UI/UX experience with a portfolio of professional or personal projects.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar.
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript (bonus if you've worked with React, Angular, or Tailwind).
• Strong communication skills—you can explain your ideas clearly and take feedback on board.
• A problem-solver who can spot UX issues and come up with smart solutions.
• Curious, adaptable, and motivated to grow.

A degree in a related field is preferred, but what matters most is your skills, experience, and passion for great design.

Ready to apply?

If you're excited about building digital experiences in a field as cutting-edge as robotics, we'd love to see your CV and portfolio.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R360 000,00 - R540 000,00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Century City, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Adobe XD: 2 years (Required)
• Sketch: 2 years (Required)
• HTML, CSS: 2 years (Required)
• JavaScript: 2 years (Required)
• UX/UI Design: 2 years (Required)
• Figma: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

BBD is an international custom software solutions company that solves real-world problems with innovative solutions and modern technology stacks. With extensive experience across various sectors and a wide array of technologies, BBD's core services encompass digital enablement, software engineering and solutions support, which includes cloud engineering, data science, product design and managed services.

Over the past 40 years, we have built a reputation for hiring the best talent and collaborating with client teams to deliver exceptional value through software. As the company has grown, this unwavering commitment to quality and continuous innovation has ensured clients get the full benefit from software that meets their unique environment.

BBD's culture is one that encourages collaboration, innovation and inclusion. Our relaxed yet professional work environment extends into a flat management structure. At BBD, you are not just a number, but a valuable member of the team, working with like-minded, passionate individuals on challenging projects in interesting spaces. We deeply believe in the importance of each individual taking control of their career growth, with the support, encouragement and guidance of the company. We do this for every BBDer, creating the space and opportunity to continue learning, growing and expanding their skillsets. We also proudly support and ensure diverse project teams as varied perspectives will always make for stronger solutions.

With hubs in 7 cities, we have mastered distributed development and support a flexible, hybrid working environment. Our hubs are also a great place to get to know people, share knowledge, and enjoy snacks, great coffee and catered lunches as well as social, sport and cultural gatherings.

Lastly, recognition is deeply ingrained in the BBD culture and we use every appropriate opportunity to show this through our Awards Nominations, shoutouts and of the course the exceptional bonuses that come from exceptional performance.

• UX Design & Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define overall Product & UX strategy and goals.
• Continuously assess market trends, competitive landscape, and customer feedback to inform UX direction.
• Utilize data and analytics to assess product performance and iterate based on user behaviour and feedback.
• Collaborate with product managers, product owners, business analysts, and developers to understand user needs and translate them into intuitive and functional designs.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to effectively communicate design concepts.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and iterate on designs.
• Ensure consistency in design across all platforms and devices.
• Partner with product managers and developers to ensure the feasibility and implementation of design solutions.
• Collaborate with marketing and branding teams to maintain brand consistency and integrity.
• Advocate for the user throughout the design process, championing user empathy and advocating for their needs and goals.

• Define the structure and organization of information within products or services.

• Tackle complex design challenges and provide user-centric solutions.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and interaction patterns.
• Collaborate with visual designers to ensure UI alignment with user experience goals.

• Oversee the visual design process and ensure alignment with user experience goals and brand guidelines.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive design system for consistency across products.

• Conduct usability evaluations and propose improvements based on findings.
• Monitor product performance metrics and drive initiatives for optimization.
• Conduct user research activities to gather insights and validate design decisions.

• Serve as a mentor to junior designers, providing guidance and support in their professional growth within your own clan and other clans.
• Manage and mentor a team of UX Designers and other specialists within your client project.
• Lead UX Clan Rituals and workshops to ideate and iterate on design solutions.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment within the UX Clan, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Act as a liaison between the UX Clan and other departments, advocating for user-centered design principles and best practices.
• Provide support to other Clan Leads.
• Participate in New Business proposal designs and compiling of collateral that will aid in selling BBD UX to clients and stakeholders.
• Provide an environment for BBD Clan Members to grow provide leadership and consultation where needed to help team members remain on their career paths and keep adding value in their spaces.

• Manage multiple UX projects in your space simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Work closely with the Product Owner and other Stakeholders to define project goals, scope, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and align design solutions with business objectives.
• Track and report on the progress of projects, identifying potential risks and proposing mitigation strategies.

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Initiative, self-drive, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and openness to suggestions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in project management and design principles.
• Ability to manage tough client situations and navigate challenges effectively.
• Passion for innovation, we invite you to join our team and help shape the future of our products in the European market.

• Degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing previous work.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, or similar.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with Agile and Lean UX methodologies is a plus.

BBD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, family, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, race, religion or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations or ordinances.

We are looking for a talented UX/UI Designer to craft intuitive, visually engaging, and user-centred digital experiences. This role combines user experience (UX) research and strategy with user interface (UI) design, ensuring our products are both functional and beautiful. The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver who understands how design decisions impact user behaviour and business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

User Experience (UX)

• Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing to understand customer needs.
• Translate findings into user journeys, personas, wireframes, and prototypes.
• Design intuitive user flows that align with business goals and enhance usability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and validate design concepts.

User Interface (UI)

• Develop high-fidelity designs, style guides, and design systems that ensure brand consistency.
• Create visually appealing layouts, icons, and interactive elements.
• Ensure responsive design across devices and platforms.
• Work with developers to implement designs accurately and efficiently.

Collaboration & Optimization

• Partner with product managers, developers, and marketers to align design with business objectives.
• Use analytics and feedback to iterate and improve product usability and aesthetics.
• Stay current with UX/UI trends, tools, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in design, HCI, Interaction Design, or related field.
• 2–4 years of professional experience as a UX/UI Designer (or similar role).
• Strong portfolio showcasing UX process and UI design skills.
• Proficiency with design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, InVision, or similar).
• Solid understanding of design principles, usability, and accessibility (WCAG).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to collaborate effectively with developers.
• Experience with motion design, micro-interactions, or prototyping tools.
• Knowledge of user analytics tools (Hotjar, Google Analytics, GA4).
• Ability to work in Agile/Scrum environments.