We are a multidisciplinary digital agency offering UX, UI, development, and marketing services. Our design capability is structured into dedicated UX and UI teams, each with their own areas of expertise.
We are looking for a Mid UX Designer to join our UX team. You will work closely with other UX designers, as well as UI designers, developers, and strategists, to deliver thoughtful, user-centred solutions.
This role is ideal for someone who is confident in core UX practices, enjoys problem-solving, and can independently drive parts of a project while collaborating within a broader cross-functional team
To translate client requirements and business goals into effective, user-centred UX solutions by applying research, analysis, and structured design thinking across the product lifecycle, while collaborating with UI, development, and marketing teams.
Job Purpose:
To translate client requirements and business goals into effective, user-centred UX solutions by applying research, analysis, and structured design thinking across the product lifecycle, while collaborating with UI, development, and marketing teams.
Job Objectives:
Collaborate with UX team members, UI designers, developers, and marketing teams to deliver cohesive digital solutions
Engage with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business requirements, user needs, and project goals
Conduct UX audits to identify usability issues and recommend improvements
Support and occasionally lead research activities, including market research, interviews, surveys, and usability testing
Analyse research and translate findings into clear, actionable design insights
Define user problems and contribute to solution ideation
Create user flows and information architecture diagrams
Develop annotated wireframes and prototypes on Figma to communicate design intent clearly to clients, UI and development teams
Apply UX best practices to ensure intuitive, accessible, and user-friendly experiences
Iterate on wireframes based on feedback from clients, users, and internal teams
Collaborate with developers to ensure solutions are feasible and aligned with technical constraints
Prepare design deliverables for handoff to UI designers and development teams
Stay up to date with UX trends, tools, and best practices, contributing to continuous improvement
Job Related Knowledge:
Strong understanding of user-centred design principles and UX methodologies
Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods (e.g. usability testing, interviews, heuristic evaluations)
Understanding of information architecture, interaction design, and usability principles
Awareness of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices
Understanding of how UX integrates with UI design, development, and marketing
Familiarity with digital product development processes and cross-functional collaboration
Basic understanding of analytics and data-informed design
Job R elated Skills:
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
Ability to translate complex requirements into clear UX solutions
Proficiency in wireframing and prototyping tools (Our main tool = Figma)
Ability to create clear, structured UX deliverables (flows, wireframes, annotations)
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across UX, UI, development, and marketing teams
Ability to facilitate or contribute to workshops and feedback sessions
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to manage time effectively across multiple projects
Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team environment
Minimum Requirements:
3–5 years’ experience in a UX design role
Proven experience working across the UX lifecycle (discovery to handoff)
Experience collaborating with UI designers and developers
Experience working with clients or stakeholders in a professional environment
Exposure to usability testing and research activities
Education: Relevant qualification in UX Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or related field
Essential Competencies:
User-focused thinking and empathy
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Clear communication and storytelling
Collaboration across disciplines
Adaptability and willingness to learn
Accountability and ownership of work
Attention to detail
Ensuring speed of delivery while maintaining quality
Ability to handle feedback constructively and iterate quickly

Liquid Thought is a strategy-led digital innovation agency, delivering tailored solutions that enable its Clients to grow and compete more effectively in the digital economy.
We're a Digital Enabler for leading brands with a strong focus on Customer Experience, Digital Innovation & Transformation Services including Strategy, Experience Design, Technology Delivery and Intelligence / Insights.
Whether you are building your online business, have an idea for a new product, need to re-platform your technology or re-imagine your digital presence, our highly skilled team of creatives, engineers and strategists are standing by to partner you in your journey to becoming more digitally relevant.
To learn more about us, get in touch: hello@liquidthought.co.za | We're always looking for great talent, let us know why you would like to join our team: hireme@liquidthought.co.za