Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R27,750 – R42,550 ZAR. 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

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 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.

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 1632 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →