Senior UX/UI Designer
Remote Recruitment
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Remote Recruitment is open to applicants from South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Job Title
Senior UX/UI Designer
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior UX/UI Designer to join an innovative UK-facing digital agency, Creating purposeful, high-performing websites that reduce environmental impact without compromising on beauty or functionality.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape the design direction of a growing agency from the ground up. You will work closely with the founder, leading projects from concept through to delivery, crafting thoughtful, bespoke digital experiences that are lean, efficient, and impactful. If you are passionate about design that makes a difference and want to contribute to a forward-thinking agency serving UK clients, this role offers both creative ownership and meaningful impact.
Responsibilities
* Design bespoke UX/UI solutions tailored to each client — avoiding templates and unnecessary design elements
* Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mock-ups that prioritise usability and efficiency
* Apply sustainable web design principles, ensuring minimal page weight and optimised digital assets
* Collaborate closely with developers to ensure clean, efficient implementation
* Present design concepts and strategic thinking confidently to clients
* Conduct UX research and usability testing to inform and validate design decisions
* Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
* Contribute to the development of internal design systems, standards, and brand identity
* Maintain organised design files, assets, and component libraries
* Stay up to date with UX/UI trends, accessibility standards, and performance best practices
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
* Minimum of 8 years’ experience in UX/UI design, preferably within a digital or creative agency
* A strong and diverse portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking and creative problem-solving
* Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or similar industry-standard tools
* Solid understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards, and web performance principles
* Experience presenting to and collaborating directly with clients
* Working knowledge of front-end development principles (HTML/CSS awareness)
* Exceptional attention to detail across typography, layout, and visual hierarchy
* Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a structured remote environment
* Access to a reliable laptop/computer and stable high-speed internet connection
Preferred:
* Experience or strong interest in sustainable web design practices
* Understanding of web performance optimisation and environmental impact
* Experience mentoring junior designers or leading design initiatives
* Exposure to motion design or micro-interactions
* Background working across both agency and freelance projects
About Us
At Remote Recruitment, we specialise in helping skilled South African professionals connect with top UK businesses. Our streamlined hiring process ensures you work with organisations that value your talent and career growth. With a focus on long-term success, we provide ongoing support to make sure you thrive in your role.
Join a team that appreciates your expertise – Remote Recruitment, where your success is our mission.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
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About Remote Recruitment
Remote Recruitment is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 66 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs →