Senior UX Designer

About the Role:

We are looking for a Senior UX Designer to help reshape and enhance a suite of digital products supporting small businesses. This includes tools such as card machines, merchant portals for financial and staff management, and additional back-office systems.

You will work within a cross-functional team that includes fellow designers and technical staff, taking full ownership of the UX process-from research and ideation to design delivery and implementation oversight. Your work will contribute to streamlining and integrating products across multiple digital channels and platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end UX design process: discovery, research, wireframing, prototyping, testing, and implementation
• Conduct client interviews, map user journeys, and define experience requirements
• Create high-fidelity designs and prototypes in Figma and collaborate with developers to ensure accurate implementation
• Work cross-functionally with product managers, developers, and other designers
• Champion user-centered design principles and help shape UX standards
• Ensure designs align with business objectives and user needs

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 4-5+ years of experience in UX design
• Strong creative background with experience leading projects from concept to delivery
• Skilled in tools such as Figma and FigJam
• Proficient in user research, journey mapping, usability testing, and building design systems
• Comfortable presenting to stakeholders and collaborating across teams
• Able to work independently and make confident design decisions

Education & Qualifications

Minimum:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Design
• National Senior Certificate or equivalent

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design or related field

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong decision-making and project management skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Proficiency in standard software (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work in an agile environment
• Knowledge of UX design trends, accessibility standards, and visual design best practices
• Understanding of agile product development processes

Additional Information

• Experience in financial services or analytics is a plus
• Understanding of behavioral science, design psychology, or data-driven UX is advantageous

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about crafting intuitive, human-centered digital experiences and want to work on products that make a real difference to small businesses, we’d love to hear from you.

Salt is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.