Web Developer jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng

Our client is seeking experienced contract Web Designers to support their Web Squad team. The ideal candidates will create polished, development-ready designs while maintaining brand consistency and collaborating effectively with the internal development team.

Design Execution

• Create polished, accurate, and development-ready Figma designs for web pages
• Ensure visual consistency with established branding guidelines
• Utilize final copy, real images, and production-ready assets in all designs
• Prepare responsive designs across mobile, tablet, and desktop breakpoints
• Define hover states, animations, and interactive behaviors
• Annotate components where interaction requires development clarification

Development Collaboration

• Structure designs with development-friendly organization and constraints
• Flag complex modules or components that require development-specific notes
• Ensure all design files are properly labeled, organized, and reviewed prior to handoff
• Execute design revisions efficiently based on stakeholder feedback
• Maintain consistency with established style direction throughout revision cycles

Brand Alignment

• Integrate visual elements and tone from provided Strategy Brief and Brand Guide documents
• Reflect strategic intent through layout, structure, and visual emphasis decisions

Project Management

• Update project status in ClickUp (marking designs as "Ready for Review" or "Ready for Dev")
• Create Loom walkthrough videos for milestone reviews when required
• Work from feedback provided through MarkUp or Loom comments

Decision Authority

• Page layout and hierarchy within approved sitemap parameters
• Visual expression within established brand guidelines
• Interactive detail decisions (hover states, reveal-on-click behaviors, etc.)
• Design enhancement judgments that elevate user experience

Collaboration Requirements

• Provide input on site structure clarity during strategy and sitemap review phases
• Flag copy overflow, formatting concerns, or content flow inconsistencies
• Communicate proactively regarding development feasibility and design complexity
• Offer guidance on brand interpretation and visual tone execution

Required Qualifications

• Expert proficiency in Figma
• Strong portfolio demonstrating responsive web design experience
• Proven ability to create development-ready design specifications
• Experience with design systems and component-based design approaches
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work from brand guidelines
• Strong communication skills and ability to receive and incorporate feedback
• Experience with ClickUp or similar project management tools preferred