UX Designer

 

UX (User Experience) design focuses on the online interaction between human users (like you and me) and a company selling a product via their website or app. A career in UX design will allow you to explore various industries by creating fantastic user experiences.

What is a UX Designer?

UX designers create a seamless online user journey by combining market research, strategy and design. Their main objective is to give an online user a great experience when visiting a website or using an app. A UX designer must visualise and focus on how the experience would make a user feel and also consider making it easy and simple for the user to accomplish their desired tasks.

 

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UX Designer Job Description

UX Designer Job Overview

The UX designer uses their creative expertise and technical knowledge to create a satisfying experience for users of a product. To be successful in this job, a UX designer would generally possess solid problem-solving skills and creative and technical skills. Typical focus areas may include visual design and development, branding, content, technical support, and user research.

Responsibilities and skills of a UX Designer

It is often essential and advantageous for UX designers to understand graphic design and web technologies. Experience using wireframing tools such as Adobe XD or Figma is usually required.

• Design graphic user interface elements
• Conduct usability testing
• Develop UI mock-ups and prototypes that illustrate how sites function
• Build page navigation buttons and search fields
• Follow style standards on images, colours and fonts
• Define interaction models, user task flows, and UI (user interface) specifications
• Conduct competitor and customer analysis
• Consult with clients to understand their goals
• Provide feedback on user research findings to internal and external stakeholders

Skills:

• Have an artistic eye for design
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Think creatively
• Excellent IT and programming skills
• Organisational, time and project management skills
• Pay attention to detail
• Have a basic understanding of the latest UX design trends
• Professional approach to time, costs and deadlines
• Flexibility and adjusting to new technologies quickly is a plus
• An understanding of the basics of languages like HTML, CSS and JavaScript is advantageous

UX Designer Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in visual design is not always essential, but having an impressive portfolio displaying previous design projects will surely let you stand out amongst competitors. It is a good idea to work on projects that bring out the best of your skills, even if they’re personal or unpaid.

• BSc in Computer Science, Design or relevant field
• Experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role
• History of design projects
• Current knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience wireframe tools, including InVision and Wireframe.cc
• Have a great team spirit
• Have strong communication skills
• Excellent time-management skills
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UX Designer Jobs currently open:

UI/UX Designer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Annually
Looking for an UI/ux designer with experience on digital platforms. The designer will be responsible for software designing, combining interfaces and workflows.
19 days ago


UX Designer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
My client, a reputable Financial Services company in Waterfall, is urgently in need of an UI/ux designer.
19 days ago


UX Designer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Negotiable
Job description: Develop and improve the quality of our users experience with our digital platforms, through user research. Design software and platforms that meet our user’s needs. Be responsible for combining interfaces and workflows to enhance user experience. ...
74 days ago


UX Designer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Negotiable
Job description: Develop and improve the quality of our users experience with our digital platforms, through user research. Design software and platforms that meet our user’s needs. Be responsible for combining interfaces and workflows to enhance user experience. ...
74 days ago


UX Designer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Negotiable
Job description: Develop and improve the quality of our users experience with our digital platforms, through user research. Design software and platforms that meet our user’s needs. Be responsible for combining interfaces and workflows to enhance user experience. ...
74 days ago


User Experience (UX) Designer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R600 000 PA
We are looking for a UI/ux designer to turn our software into easy-to-use products for our clients.
76 days ago


Designer (UI/UX Specialist)
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 360000
We are looking for a creative, forward-thinking designer who can create visually stunning and intuitive experiences for our fantasy sports betting app. The ideal candidate is a deadline-driven go-getter who understands the power of exceptional design in driving user engagement.
11 days ago


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Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Negotiable
We are is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Product designer to be the sole designer on our team. This individual will be responsible for the full spectrum of ux activities, including conducting workshops, user research, and usability testing. They will also design and refine the user interface, ensuring it meets the highes...
4 days ago


Web Designer RPWD01 Entry
Location: Midrand
Salary:
About the Role:Web designer (Entry Level/Junior)Are you passionate about creating engaging, user-friendly websites and digital designs? We're seeking an Entry-Level/Junior Web designer to join our dynamic team. You’ll contribute to building and maintaining exceptional web platforms while honing your technical and creative skills in a collaborative environment.
6 days ago


Senior Product Designer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Monthly
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Product designer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.
12 days ago