Introduction:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tOur client, a fast-growing tech company specialising in building smart, user-focused digital platforms across the web and mobile, is looking for a highly experienced and creative\u00a0Senior UI\/UX Designer\u00a0to lead and inspire their design team.
\n\tWith a strong focus on innovation, functionality, and design, they create custom software solutions that help businesses streamline operations, enhance user engagement, and scale with confidence. In this role, you’ll also collaborate with an international team based in Switzerland, offering you valuable global exposure and the opportunity to work on high-impact design projects across borders.<\/p>\n
Job Purpose:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tTo lead the UI\/UX design function, conceptualising and designing user-friendly digital experiences that align with the company’s brand and business objectives. You\u2019ll work closely with product owners, developers, and global clients particularly in the engineering and industrial sectors to transform complex systems into intuitive, elegant digital interfaces. You’ll also mentor team members, guide design strategy, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement in UX maturity.<\/p>\n
REQUIREMENTS\u00a0
\nMinimum education (essential):\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tDegree in UI\/UX Design, Information Design, Interaction Design, Communication Design, BIS Multimedia, Human-Computer Interaction, or Digital Design.<\/p>\n
Minimum applicable experience (years):\u00a0<\/p>\n
\t10+ years of experience in UI\/UX design, including leadership or mentorship roles.<\/p>\n
Required nature of experience:<\/p>\n
\tCollaborate directly with product owners, developers, and industrial clients to gather requirements and translate them into intuitive, user-centric design solutions.
\n\tDesign user interfaces and workflows for complex software systems, including ERP platforms and control systems within industrial or engineering contexts.
\n\tLead design projects from concept to delivery, ensuring consistency, functionality, and user satisfaction throughout.
\n\tCreate wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using Figma or similar tools.
\n\tConduct user research, stakeholder interviews, and usability testing to validate design decisions.
\n\tTranslate business and operational goals into logical, clean, and effective digital experiences.
\n\tBalance aesthetic appeal with functional design for users working in detailed, high-pressure environments (e.g., operations, factories).
\n\tBuild and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI standards.
\n\tProvide mentorship to junior designers, give constructive feedback, and promote design best practices across the team.
\n\tConfidently communicate and present design strategies to stakeholders across technical and non-technical backgrounds.
\n\tCollaborate with international teams and global clients, adapting to cross-cultural work environments.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Skills and Knowledge (essential):\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tAdvanced proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar design tools.
\n\tExcellent understanding of user-centred design principles and accessibility standards.
\n\tStrong problem-solving, visual communication, and typography skills.
\n\tAbility to lead design thinking workshops and stakeholder sessions.
\n\tExperience translating complex processes into clean, logical user flows.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Other:<\/p>\n
\tStrong leadership and collaboration skills.
\n\tAble to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.
\n\tPassion for innovation, digital trends, and designing for impact. Own transport and valid driver\u2019s licence.<\/p>\n
Closing:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\t2025-10-01<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"CLS Human Capital Specialists","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"Founded in 1996, we at CLS Human Capital Specialists offer a comprehensive range of solutions integral to Human Resources and Organisational Development. We partner with small and medium businesses, and render specialised services developed to adapt to any company\u2019s unique needs. We offer or... read moreganisational development, HR consultancy services based on our clients unique needs and recruitment and selection services. Let us assist and guide you through the recruitment process, from application to an offer of employment.","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-types":[12],"class_list":["post-18209","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-expired","hentry","job_listing_region-gauteng","job-type-full-time"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/18209","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18209"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=18209"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=18209"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}