Website Product Designer

Location: Hybrid (Somerset West South Africa) Department: Product Reports to: Product Manager Job Type: Full-Time About HOSTAFRICA HOSTAFRICA is a leading provider of reliable web hosting, cloud servers, and IT solutions empowering businesses across Africa and beyond. We pride ourselves on innovative, user‑centric digital experiences that help clients launch and scale their online presence. As we expand our product suite, including intuitive control panels, client dashboards, and hosting management tools, we’re seeking a creative Website Product Designer to shape the future of our digital ecosystem. Job Summary The Website Product Designer will focus on designing and optimizing Our website designs. This role bridges UX/UI design with product strategy, ensuring our platforms are intuitive, performant, and aligned with user needs in the fast‑paced web hosting industry. You will collaborate with product managers, developers, and marketing teams to create designs that drive user adoption, reduce churn, and enhance satisfaction for hosting clients from small businesses to enterprises. Key Responsibilities Wireframing & Prototyping: Develop low- to high‑fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and interactive mockups for web websites using tools like Figma. Focus on responsive designs for desktop, tablet, and mobile to support seamless hosting management on any device. UI/UX Design: Create visually appealing, accessible interfaces that adhere to brand guidelines. Emphasize clean navigation, fast load times, and intuitive flows. Collaboration & Iteration: Partner with cross‑functional teams (e.g., developers, product managers) to refine designs based on technical constraints and A/B testing results. Asset Creation & Maintenance: Design supporting elements like icons, banners, and email templates for product launches. Maintain a design system/style guide to ensure consistency across all web properties. Optimization for Hosting Context: Ensure designs support web hosting specifics. Innovation & Trends: Stay ahead of web design trends, and tools to propose enhancements that differentiate our hosting products in a competitive market. Required Qualifications & Skills Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, UX/UI Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Experience: 3+ years in product/UX/UI design for web applications, preferably in SaaS, tech, or hosting‑related industries. Portfolio showcasing web‑focused projects (e.g., dashboards or e‑commerce platforms) is essential. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Figma Familiarity with responsive design principles and performance optimization for web hosting environments. Soft Skills: Excellent visual design sense, empathy for users, and ability to iterate based on feedback. Strong communication skills for collaborating in remote, multicultural teams. Nice‑to‑Have: Experience with hosting tech (e.g., WordPress, AWS, or cPanel), motion design (e.g., for onboarding animations), or agile methodologies. What We Offer Competitive Compensation Remote work flexibility. Work‑Life Balance: 40‑hour workweek Work on a high‑visibility product that impacts thousands of users daily. Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth. How To Apply If you’re passionate about crafting digital experiences that make web hosting effortless and exciting, apply today by sending your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter to with the subject line: “Website Product Designer – (Your Name)” HOSTAFRICA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr