Sabenza IT

UI/UX Designer (Intermediate–Senior)

Sabenza IT  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description


Job Specification: UI/UX Designer (Intermediate–Senior)


Role Overview


We are seeking a talented
UI/UX Designer (Intermediate to Senior level)

to join a dynamic team. This role reports directly to the
Director

, offering high visibility and the opportunity to significantly influence product design and user experience.


The ideal candidate will be
strong in UI design

, with solid UX capability and a strong command of
Figma

to produce modern, intuitive, and visually compelling digital experiences.


Requirements


Key Responsibilities


  • Design clean, modern, and responsive user interfaces for web and/or mobile applications

  • Translate business requirements and user needs into intuitive UI/UX solutions

  • Create wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity prototypes in
    Figma

  • Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI component libraries

  • Collaborate closely with developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs

  • Ensure consistency across all digital touchpoints and platforms

  • Contribute to improving overall user experience through usability-focused design thinking

  • Present design concepts and rationale directly to senior stakeholders (including Director level)


Required Skills & Experience


  • 3–7+ years of experience in
    UI/UX or Product Design

  • Strong portfolio demonstrating
    high-quality UI design work

  • Advanced proficiency in
    Figma

    (mandatory)

  • Strong visual design skills including layout, typography, colour, and spacing

  • Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and user flows

  • Understanding of UX principles and usability best practices

  • Experience working with development teams in an agile environment

  • Ability to take ownership of work and operate independently


Nice-to-Have


  • Experience building or contributing to
    design systems

  • Exposure to SaaS, fintech, e-commerce, or enterprise applications

  • Basic understanding of front-end development (HTML/CSS)

  • Experience conducting or participating in user research or usability testing

  • Familiarity with tools such as FigJam, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar


Ideal Candidate Profile


  • Strong
    UI-first designer

    with a refined visual aesthetic

  • Confident in presenting ideas to senior stakeholders

  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

  • Comfortable balancing user needs with business requirements

  • Collaborative and open to feedback


Reporting Structure


  • Reports directly to:
    Director

  • Works closely with: Developers, Product/Business stakeholders
Sabenza IT

About Sabenza IT

Sabenza iT Recruitment is a Level 2 BBBEE company with more than 23 years of expertise in Information Technology recruitment. Our team comprises 20 recruiters dedicated to providing top-notch services in recruiting for sectors such as SAP, IT Developers, and IT Security, among others. Sabenza iT is proud to be a wholly South African-owned company.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Natal, Cape Town, Gauteng, ZA
Year Founded
2013
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