UX/UI designer

We’re looking for a UX/UI designer to make magic with our digital products.

Who we are

Lumière Labs is a new division within Media24 focused on using artificial intelligence and other technology to produce incredible journalism. We bring together editorial and engineering to create engaging content for our diverse audiences. Speed, innovation, learning and results drive us.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a user-focused design maven, passionate about crafting seamless digital experiences. You are…

• Driven by design: you have exceptional and creative abilities and you combine your talent for design with your love of data to craft user experiences that enhance products. Wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps are your language of choice and bringing them to life for stakeholders is your artform. You have a deep understanding of user-centred design principles and methodologies.
• Audience inclined: you want to understand audiences and are able to do extensive research to ensure you’re designing for a particular user. You evaluate user feedback, translating insights into tangible actions to enhance UX.
• A clever communicator: you can easily engage with multiple stakeholders in a way that’s easy for them to understand. You also interpret the needs, wants and challenges from various stakeholders and share that with others in a meaningful way.
• Data-driven: you use data to inform your decisions, turning analytics into actionable insights. You iterate and optimise using data as your guide.
• A collaborative spirit: you’re skilled at working in and with cross-functional teams, helping to build connections and ensure alignment.
• Curious and clued-in: you’re constantly exploring how to make a product better, how to get closer to the vision and how to ensure audience needs are met. You’re informed about the latest design trends and best practices in UX/UI design.
• Technically talented: you’re skilled in using tools such as Figma, Adobe’s suite of products and Sketch with a solid grasp of design systems. You’re also skilled in using usability testing tools such as Maze, and you’re keen to explore AI tools to enhance UX design work.
• Agile and a speed junkie: you can produce great work within tight deadlines, can cope with pressure and you can juggle multiple projects (in fact, you thrive on the thrill of tight deadlines!).

What we need from you

• At least three years’ experience working in a media environment or fast-paced design environment.
• A portfolio that showcases your ability to design intuitive user experiences and interfaces that delight users.
• Experience with usability testing and user research.

What we’d love you to also have…

• Familiarity with front-end development for rapid prototyping.
• Experience using AI tools in your field.
• A background in graphic or interaction design.

We’re gearing up for a great adventure and we’re looking for the best and brightest minds in journalism and technology to join us. If you think that’s you, send us your application.

Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups