64922980355 - Sr. Graphic/Web Designer
Somewhere
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in 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
Senior / Lead Web & Graphic Designer
Type:Full-Time Remote Contractor (40 hours/week)
Schedule:US Eastern Standard Time (EST) Alignment | Monday – Friday
Position Overview
We are seeking a strategic, highly autonomousSenior / Lead Web & Graphic Designer(10+ years of experience) to take ownership of visual architecture, web experiences, and creative execution across our agency accounts.
In this role, you will not simply execute design tickets—you will own the end-to-end user experience. You will build scalable design systems, lead conversion rate optimization (CRO) strategies, craft complex web stacks, and articulate design rationale directly to US founders, executives, and brand stakeholders. If you thrive on strategic creative ownership, high-level client collaboration, and turning broad marketing concepts into high-converting digital assets, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Design Ownership:Lead the creative development of web frameworks, user journeys, brand architectures, and conversion-focused landing pages.
* Design Systems & Web Development:Build, document, and maintain comprehensive design systems in Figma; construct and deploy modern, responsive web experiences using Webflow, WordPress, or similar visual CMS platforms.
* Agency Project Operations (Monday.com):UtilizeMonday.comdaily as the operational spine for managing project timelines, tracking resource allocations, organizing design pipelines, and executing cross-functional agency workflows.
* CRO & Performance Design:Utilize data-driven conversion rate optimization (CRO) principles to design high-impact ad concepts, landing page variations, and user interfaces that maximize campaign ROI.
* Client-Facing Communication:Articulate design decisions, present concepts, and lead creative reviews directly with US clients, brand leads, and executive stakeholders with executive-level polish.
* Creative Autonomy & Quality Assurance:Translate high-level strategic concepts into fully realized visual assets with zero hand-holding, while maintaining quality standards across all project outputs.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Experience:10+ years of progressive design experience as a Senior Designer, UI/UX Lead, Web Designer, or Art Director within an agency or fast-paced digital environment.
* Platform Mastery (Monday.com):Deep familiarity and daily working proficiency withMonday.com. Experience in this platform is essential to how we structure, track, and breathe through all agency projects daily.
* Advanced Technical Stack:Mastery ofFigma(components, auto-layout, design tokens), Adobe Creative Cloud, and advanced hands-on web building tools (Webflow,WordPress, HTML/CSS frameworks).
* Strategic & CRO Expertise:Proven track record of designing for conversion, understanding sales funnels, visual hierarchy, and user interaction design.
* Executive Portfolio Required:A comprehensive portfolio showcasing high-end brand systems, enterprise web design, UI/UX workflows, and high-performing marketing collateral.
* Client-Facing English Polish:Native or near-native written and spoken English fluency. You must be comfortable leading live design reviews and articulating strategic choices to US executives.
* Timezone & Setup:Ability to operate autonomously during full US Eastern Standard Time (EST) business hours.
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
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
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.
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About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 1632 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →