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Ui/ux Designer

E-Merge IT Recruitment·Cape Town, Western Cape, south-africa·Not specified·Onsite
TechnologyseniorNot specifiedOnsite
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Are you the kind of person who notices when an app is difficult to navigate, has ideas on how to make a website more user-friendly, or gets excited about turning a complicated process into something simple and seamless? Then we might have just the opportunity for you! An established financial services and wealth management organisation is looking for a creative and passionate UX/UI Designer to help shape digital experiences that put people first. With a strong focus on delivering value to clients and building lasting relationships, this is an opportunity to turn complex ideas into simple, thoughtful, and visually compelling solutions Got an eye for great design and a passion for making things work beautiful, your next creative adventure could be right here. Let's make digital experiences unforgettable – Apply now!!! The expertise you bring: Proven experience as a UX Designer, UI Designer or similar roleA strong portfolio of successful UX and other technical projects is essentialBackground in project management and researchFamiliarity with interaction design and information architectureProficient in design software (e.g. UX Pin, Balsamiq)Knowledge of HTML/CSS; JavaScript is a plusB. Com Informatics/B. Engineering/ B.Sc.Reference number for this position is MAT61074 which is a permanent position based in Cape Town offering a cost to company salary of up to R900K per annum depending on experience and ability. Contact Mavis on [[mavism@e-merge.co.za]] or call her on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities. Are you ready for a change of scenery? The E-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the e-Merge website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions. Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals!

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Company

E-Merge IT Recruitment

Location

Cape Town, Western Cape, south-africa

Employment

Not specified

Work style

Onsite

Experience

senior

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 14, 2026

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