About Us
Plan.Net Group is one of Europe’s most successful partner driven digital agencies, and a reliable partner for companies when it comes to managing the challenges of the digital age. The skills and marketing solutions offered by the independent agency group are characterised by a data-enabled integration of intelligence, media, creativity, and technology. Creating a seamless customer journey across all touchpoints to secure the future business success of Plan.Net Group's clients, is the focus of the work of more than 1,000 employees in over 25 locations across the globe. We are opening a creative hub in South Africa, connected to our headquarters in Germany.
Note: To be eligible for this position, candidates must reside in South Africa/Cape Town and have a valid work permit.
Position Overview
As a UI Designer platforms and creative at Plan.Net TechNest South Africa, you will be responsible for creating visually stunning and intuitive digital designs for digital platforms and creative campaigns. You will work closely together with our creative team in Germany and our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the German and Cape Town teams to create customer-centric designs and digital campaigns for international clients, aligned with our vision and values.
- Take ownership of your work, provide and accept constructive feedback, and clearly explain the rationale behind design decisions and campaigns.
- Partner with stakeholders and customers to design solutions that meet customer, brand, and business objectives.
- Present your work in client meetings, creative pitches, and design critique sessions, and effectively incorporate feedback.
- Support your UI designs with research, including benchmarking, best practices, and customer insights, to create well-informed campaigns.
- Facilitate user research sessions when needed, to inform design decisions and validate assumptions, and present the findings to the team.
- Develop and maintain user journeys, flows, and prototypes in Figma, ensuring they align with the overall design system.
- Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure seamless design implementation, providing detailed feedback as needed. Stay updated on industry trends to keep designs innovative and cutting-edge.
Skills & Attributes
- Experienced in user-centered UI design for digital platforms and creating brand/performance campaigns following brand guidelines.
- Skilled in contributing to and using existing design systems.
- Data analysis and working with analytics are advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills for presenting concepts and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Flexible in handling diverse UI designs, visual creatives, and campaigns.
- Proficient in Figma for design and prototyping; knowledge of motion design tools is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of front-end languages (HTML, CSS) is a bonus.
- Familiar with Jira, Confluence, and Figma/FigJam for documentation and task management.
- Capable of working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of design projects.
Experience
- 5 years plus experience as a UI Designer for platforms or digital campaigns
- A diploma or equivalent in the design field
- A portfolio of work done to date, award work will be appreciated
What we offer
- Benefit to health insurance deducted from your monthly remuneration
- 20 days (about 3 weeks) paid annual leave, additional paid leave for annual office closure between Christmas and New Years Eve
- Access to Plan.Net Group eLearning opportunities for all employees, ensuring continuous growth and development
Find out more about about us here.
