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UI/UX Designer

Design user-friendly digital products and experiences.

payments Avg: R38,000

description Overview

UI/UX Designers research user needs, create wireframes and prototypes, and refine interfaces for web and mobile products. In South Africa, roles are common in fintech, e-commerce, agencies, and SaaS.

**A Day in the Life:**
User research, design reviews, prototyping in Figma, and collaborating with developers and product owners.

schedule A Day in the Life

09:00

Stand-up and priorities review

10:00

Wireframes / prototypes

13:00

User testing insights and iteration

15:30

Design handoff and feedback session

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Junior UI/UX Designer

0-2

Step 2

UI/UX Designer

2-5

Step 3

Senior UI/UX Designer

5-8

Step 4

Design Lead / Product Designer

8+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 20,000 - R 65,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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