UI Designer

About UsDiscover Africa Group is a team of innovative, experienced, and ambitious go-getters passionate about sharing Africa’s best with travellers from around the world. Our Portfolio IncludesDiscover Africa Safaris: Bespoke luxury safari travel in Southern and East Africa. 4x4 Hire: Adventure 4x4 self-drive exploration. Drive South Africa: Africa’s first online rental car comparison and booking engine. Our team culture is friendly, supportive, and professional—we value creativity, collaboration, and personal growth. Based in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, you might even enjoy a smoother commute, travelling against peak traffic.

Your PurposeAs our UI Designer, you’ll lead the creation of stunning, responsive design interfaces that bring our digital platforms to life. You’ll help shape the visual identity of our web, email, and social touchpoints, collaborating with content, development, and marketing teams to ensure everything we create is beautiful, intuitive, and consistent. You’ll balance craft and logic, using your eye for detail and understanding of user experience to design assets that are both pixel-perfect and user-friendly. Your Core Responsibilities🎨 UI Design & ExecutionCreate responsive, mobile-friendly web pages, templates, and interfaces.

Design high-quality visuals using Figma in line with our brand and product guidelines. Translate wireframes and UX concepts into polished UI screens. 📐 Design Systems & Visual AssetsMaintain and evolve our digital design system and UI components. Design on-brand visual content across digital formats (web, email, PDF, social). Develop and refine icons, infographics, and visual content to support storytelling. 🤝 Collaboration & ImplementationPartner closely with developers to hand off specs and support implementation. Participate in Dev QC and testing to ensure pixel-perfect execution. Align visual design with content strategy and messaging goals. 📢 Cross-Channel Design SupportDesign branded emailers that support lifecycle and campaign goals.

Create compelling visuals for social media, motion graphics, and occasional video FX. Who We’re Looking ForA relevant design or creative tertiary qualification. 3–5+ years’ experience designing UI across web and digital platforms. Mastery of Figma and familiarity with modern design systems. Strong visual design, typography, and layout skills. Familiarity with HTML/CSS and responsive frameworks. Highly organised, collaborative, and detail-oriented. A flair for storytelling and an eye for what makes digital design delightful. Passion for Africa, design excellence, and meaningful user experiences.

Why Join Us?At Discover Africa Safaris, We Believe That Our Team’s Passion And Dedication Deserve To Be Celebrated And Rewarded. Here’s What You Can Look Forward ToA competitive salary20 days of annual leaveAfter 5 years, earn one extra annual paid leave day per year, up to a max of 25 daysPaid birthday leave—because no one should work on their special day!Professional development opportunities to support your growth. Africa travel at discounted rates, giving you the chance to explore and deepen your connection to the continent. Hybrid working opportunities in a flexible, supportive environment.

A chance to work with a team of passionate, like-minded individuals who share your love for Africa. How To ApplyIf you’re ready to turn your passion for Africa into a career that inspires and transforms lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join us in sharing Africa’s wonders with the world. Discover Africa Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.