Intermediate UX Designer at iOCO, Johannesburg
iOCO · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
Passionate about crafting digital experiences that solve real problems? iOCO is hiring an Intermediate UX Designer in Johannesburg for a 12 month contract. You will shape user centred products, run research, build prototypes and work closely with developers and product managers. Perfect if you have 4 or more years of UX or product design experience and want to grow your craft in a supportive consultancy environment.
About the role
iOCO is looking for an Intermediate UX Designer to join their growing team in Johannesburg. You will play a key part in designing intuitive digital products that balance what users need with what the business wants to achieve. This is a 12 month contract role within an Agile product team.
You will:
- Lead the creation of wireframes, prototypes and user flows for mid complexity product features
- Use research, data analytics and brand guidelines to craft design solutions
- Conduct user interviews, surveys and usability testing sessions
- Turn research findings into actionable insights for the product roadmap
- Work closely with Developers, Product Managers and stakeholders to ensure designs are feasible
- Contribute to and maintain the design system and reusable components
- Mentor junior designers and share knowledge within design communities
Application notes: This is a 12 month contract position based in Johannesburg. iOCO is an equal opportunity employer with a strong Employment Equity focus. If you are ready to shape meaningful user experiences, apply via PNet.
Requirements
- 4 or more years of experience in Product Design, UX/UI Design or a related role
- Bachelor's Degree in Design, Multimedia Design, Human Computer Interaction or a related field
- Demonstrated experience designing mid level complexity user journeys, workflows, wireframes and prototypes
- Proficiency with Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD and prototyping tools
- Solid understanding of user research methods, interaction design principles and product development lifecycles
- Experience working in Agile product teams and iterative development environments
- Familiarity with Agile and/or Scrum methodologies and sprint cycles
- Strong portfolio showing user centred design thinking and problem solving
- Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management abilities
- Attention to detail and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement
Responsibilities
- Create wireframes, prototypes and user flows for mid complexity product features
- Incorporate user research, analytics and brand guidelines into design solutions
- Conduct user interviews, surveys and usability tests to validate designs
- Synthesise research findings into actionable insights and recommendations
- Collaborate with Developers, Product Managers and business stakeholders on design feasibility
- Participate in design critiques and clearly communicate design rationale
- Support and mentor junior designers with research and design activities
- Contribute to and evolve the company design system and reusable components
- Stay current with UX trends such as Lean UX, Growth Design and analytics driven design
Job details
- Organisation
- iOCO
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Mid (4+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Design & Creative
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
When you apply for this UX role at iOCO, your portfolio matters most. Include two or three case studies that show how you moved from research to prototypes to final designs, especially for mid complexity features. Highlight any usability testing you ran and how you turned findings into design decisions. The job asks for 4 or more years of experience and a degree, so make those easy to find on your CV. If you have worked in Agile teams, mention it, and name the tools you use daily such as Figma or Sketch. A short cover note explaining why user centred design matters to you can help you stand out. This is a 12 month contract in Johannesburg, so be ready to talk about availability and how you handle stakeholder feedback.
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