UX/UI Designer Intermediate - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 16-09-2019 8:25:59 AM
18-09-2019 9:48:17 AM
About Basebone…


Basebone is a digital content business focused on the mobile phone user.
We are the creators and owners of Baseplay streaming services, where users can enjoy a wide range of games, music and video content from their phone. The freemium model offers access to limited content for free or to subscribe for unlimited entertainment, without ads.

The goal for the company is to be within the top 3 in each market we operate, by mastering the entirety of the value chain, from online advertising to mobile billing technologies.

Basebone have been running successfully for over a decade and we are proud to be the market leaders in South Africa and Kenya. We have 50+ talented staff with a global presence having offices in London, Marbella, Cape Town and Nicosia. For more information on our company please visit us at

About the Department…


Are you a critical thinker? Are you willing to challenge ideas and receive feedback?
If you don't use comic sans, you might be interested in what we have to offer !

We are searching for an experienced Product Designer, aware of UX principles
(We like our users, we want them to like us back).

Baseplay is our flagship product suite, developed for mobile users but accessible from any web enabled device. It includes five great verticals packed with content including movies, series, music, mobile games, health & fitness, education, and even content for kids.

We released our MVP not so long ago and there’s still a lot to do and to have fun with.
Your role here would be to provide ideas, wireframes, prototypes, mockups and specifications to improve the current version of baseplay.

TL;DR ?

To succeed in this job you should :

• Speak a little dev (at least be fluent in HTML and CSS3).
• You will be spending time with front-end dev to review UI implementation.
• Bring fresh ideas to improve user friendliness
• Be comfortable with all the design process stages from concept to hand off
• Identify UX deficiencies, but mostly find solutions !
• Back up your idea with data !
• Document your work to establish precise design guidelines (and complete the one already existing)
• Help to promote product through diverse channels (production of asset for social media and emailing)



Qualifications and experience :


• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Graphic, HCI, or related fields, or equivalent experience with an emphasis in UI design.
• Experience in developing products for both mobile & web (Hello Responsive design!)
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and knowledge of some JavaScript
• Knowing MJML is a plus for emailing
• Adobe Creative Suite is your friend
• But Sketch is your best friend (it's ok if you prefer XD…)
• Usability testing
• HIERARCHY of information for typography means something to you
• You don't design for 1995 and you are aware of the latest UI trends
• Ability to solve problems visually
• Fluent in English


If you recognise yourself in this description please do share your portfolio (images speak better than words) !


Company Benefits:
We are continually adding and improving our benefits but here are some of the perks we offer:
• Private healthcare
• Half Fridays
• Complimentary catering and as much coffee as you can drink!

Basebone is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.


By sending your CV, you give your explicit consent to BASEBONE for the treatment and storage of your personal data as required by the European Union General Data Protection Regulation.

Recruiter: Basebone Pty