Senior UX/ UI designer

ABOUT US

At TOPPAN Security, our mission is to shape a meaningful, technology-driven future by being a global leader in mission-critical identity and payment technologies.

We serves as the international development arm of the TOPPAN Group in the security domain founded in 1900. TOPPAN is a trusted Japanese brand renowned for its commitment to exceptional quality. Building on this legacy, we combine bold ideas, deep sector expertise, and collaborative intelligence to deliver secure, future-ready solutions.

Our culture is grounded in four core values: Agility, Ownership, Resilience, and a Sense of Fun. We move fast, lead with accountability, grow through challenges, and bring positive energy into everything we do.

Join us and be part of a global, collaborative team where trust and innovation drive everything we do.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're seeking an Intermediate Product Designer (UX/UI) who thrives at the intersection of usability, functionality, and visual design. You'll be part of a collaborative, cross-functional team shaping enterprise-level products used across multiple markets.

The ideal candidate combines strong UX thinking with advanced visual and interaction design skills, has hands-on experience in agile environments, and understands how design fits into the broader software development lifecycle (SDLC).

You'll also have the opportunity to travel, engaging with colleagues and clients across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia to understand user needs, test prototypes, and deliver design systems that scale globally.

This position is at our offices  onsite located in Irene Pretoria

Key responsibilities:

· Translate user insights and business requirements into clear, elegant, and functional product designs.

· Collaborate with Business Analysts, Product Managers, Engineers to define and iterate on solutions throughout the SDLC.

· Create user journeys, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, and specifications using Figma and other industry-standard tools.

· Contribute to and help maintain design systems and libraries, ensuring visual and functional consistency across global products.

· Participate in design critiques, sprint reviews, and agile ceremonies to continuously improve quality and collaboration.

· Conduct or support usability testing and incorporate feedback into design iterations. Partner with distributed teams across time zones, working effectively with stakeholders and teams based locally and abroad.

· Travel domestically and internationally when required to engage stakeholders and collaborate with regional teams.

· Stay current with industry trends, accessibility standards, and design best practices to inform and elevate design quality.

Required Experience:

· 4–7 years of professional experience in UX/UI or Product Design, ideally within enterprise or complex system environments.

· Proven experience across the full design process, from research and concepting to prototyping and hand-off.

· Expert proficiency in Figma (components, auto-layout, prototyping, variables, and library management).

· Solid understanding of design systems: how to create, document, and scale them across teams.

· Demonstrated experience working within agile product teams and familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

· Strong visual design skills with meticulous attention to detail.

· Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to articulate design rationale to both technical and non-technical audiences.

· Ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality.

· A well-curated portfolio showcasing UX thinking, visual design excellence, and measurable impact.

· Additional skills in motion design (e.g. Adobe After Effects) and/ or 3D packages (e.g. Blender) are welcomed.

· Willingness and ability to travel regionally and internationally (Africa, Middle East, Asia).

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Preferred Qualifications

· A degree or diploma in Information Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, or a related field.

· Certification in User-Centered Design, Certified Usability Analyst (CUA), or equivalent UX accreditation.

· Additional coursework or certification in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Digital Product Design, or Design Thinking.

· Training in Accessibility and Inclusive Design standards (such as WCAG) and familiarity with international usability practices.

TOPPAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, or disability.