UI/UX Designer
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R46,250 – R55,500 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. 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
UI / UX Designer
Location:RemoteTime Zone Requirement:GMT ±3–4 hours (Eastern Europe, South Africa preferred)Type:Full-TimeLevel:Mid–Senior (flexible based on experience)
About the Role
We are hiring itsfirst in-house UI / UX Designerto take full ownership of product design across the platform.
Today, design work is handled externally, which has created friction, misalignment, and slower execution. This role is a critical hire that will bring design fully in-house — enabling tighter collaboration, faster iteration, and a more cohesive product experience.
You will work closely with theChief Product Officerand engineering team to design productsfrom 0-to-1, helping define how it looks, feels, and functions as it continues to scale.
This is a high-impact role with real ownership — not a pixel-pushing position, but a chance to shape the foundation of a growing product.
Design Vision
We’re looking for a designer who can execute aclean, modern, YC-style aesthetic:
* Simple
Simple
* Minimal
Minimal
* Functional
Functional
* Polished
Polished
The goal is to move away from generic or “template-driven” design and build a product experience that feels modern, intentional, and intuitive from day one.
What You’ll Do
* Own the end-to-end UI/UX design function as our first internal designer
Own the end-to-end UI/UX design function as our first internal designer
* Design core product experiences for 0-to-1 builds
Design core product experiences for 0-to-1 builds
* Translate product requirements into intuitive user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity designs
Translate product requirements into intuitive user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity designs
* Collaborate closely with the CPO and engineers in real time
Collaborate closely with the CPO and engineers in real time
* Improve usability, clarity, and consistency across the platform
Improve usability, clarity, and consistency across the platform
* Create and maintain design systems and reusable components
Create and maintain design systems and reusable components
* Proactively communicate design decisions, tradeoffs, and timelines
Proactively communicate design decisions, tradeoffs, and timelines
* Iterate quickly based on feedback and product priorities
Iterate quickly based on feedback and product priorities
What We’re Looking For
Must-Haves
* 3–7+ years of experience in UI/UX or product design
3–7+ years of experience in UI/UX or product design
* Experience designing SaaS or web-based products
Experience designing SaaS or web-based products
* Strong portfolio showcasing clean, modern product work
Strong portfolio showcasing clean, modern product work
* Proven ability to design products from scratch (0-to-1)
Proven ability to design products from scratch (0-to-1)
* Excellent communication skills —this is non-negotiable
Excellent communication skills —this is non-negotiable
* Ability to work collaboratively in real time with product and engineering
Ability to work collaboratively in real time with product and engineering
* Availability within GMT ±3–4 hours for overlap
Availability within GMT ±3–4 hours for overlap
Nice-to-Haves
* Startup or early-stage product experience
Startup or early-stage product experience
* Experience working closely with product leaders and engineers
Experience working closely with product leaders and engineers
* Familiarity with modern design systems and component-based workflows
Familiarity with modern design systems and component-based workflows
* Experience shaping brand or visual identity at an early stage
Experience shaping brand or visual identity at an early stage
Tools & Workflow
You’ll likely work with tools such as:
* Figma (primary)
Figma (primary)
* Product collaboration tools (Notion, Linear, Jira, etc.)
Product collaboration tools (Notion, Linear, Jira, etc.)
* Direct collaboration with engineering and product leadership
Direct collaboration with engineering and product leadership
Exact tooling may evolve as the team grows.
Why This Role Is Exciting
* Be thefirst in-house designer— real ownership from day one
Be thefirst in-house designer— real ownership from day one
* Work directly with the CPO and influence product direction
Work directly with the CPO and influence product direction
* Design real products, not marketing pages
Design real products, not marketing pages
* Help define the visual identity and UX foundation of the company
Help define the visual identity and UX foundation of the company
* Opportunity to grow into a lead design role as the team scales
Opportunity to grow into a lead design role as the team scales
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
At R46,250/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($2,500/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →