🇿🇦 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 R27,750 – R42,550 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

Role: Figma Designer

Priority Location: South Africa and Philippines

Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Mon - Fri) EU aligned

Salary Range: $1,500 - $2,300 USD ($) per month

(The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)

Type of contract:Independent Contractor

Type of job:Remote

About the Company:

This role sits within a fast-growing, founder-led e-commerce group based in Scandinavia.

The business operates multiple direct-to-consumer brands, including:
* A leading pet supplements brand
* A sleep and recovery brand
Key Responsibilities:
* Create high-quality designs in Figma across a variety of use cases, including:
* Website sections and landing pages
* Product pages and galleries
* Email marketing assets
* General brand and marketing visuals
* Translate business and marketing needs into clean, effective designs
* Support ongoing design needs across multiple e-commerce brands
* Help manage tasks, timelines, and priorities (light project coordination)
* Collaborate with a small team of designers to maintain quality and consistency
* (Nice to have) Assist with implementation in WordPress/Elementor
Required Qualifications & Skills:
* Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality, relevant design work (primary evaluation criteria)
* Advanced proficiency in Figma
* Experience working with e-commerce brands
* Highly organized, structured, and reliable
* Strong accountability and ownership mindset
* Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
* Experience with WordPress and Elementor
* Experience designing email marketing assets
What Success Looks Like:
* Consistently delivering high-quality, conversion-focused design work
* Demonstrating reliability, responsiveness, and strong execution
* Effectively managing tasks and contributing to team efficiency
* Aligning with a high internal standard for design quality
Additional Notes:
* Candidates currently employed are preferred
* This is a non-client-facing role
* Portfolio quality is the most important factor in the hiring decision

Tips for South African Applicants

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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.

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Salary in Context

At R27,750/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,500/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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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.

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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 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →