UX Designer

Join The Aquila Collection, one of Cape Town's most prominent hospitality brands, and work in an agency-like environment to bring multiple brands to life. This isn't just a coding job; it's a chance to completely relook our digital presence. We're looking for a senior UX'er to spearhead a rethink of our user experience. We want a digital presence that is fun, intuitive, and "Uber-like," offering a seamless experience from first click to final purchase. Your mission is to create a sleek, integrated platform that makes ticketing and online purchases an absolute breeze for our guests. You will lead the charge on UX and system integrations. You'll work with a dynamic commercial team, turning bold ideas into functional, beautiful, and highly efficient web solutions.


Responsibility:
UX/UI & Web Strategy: Lead the overhaul of our websites' user experience and user interface, focusing on creating an intuitive, engaging, and conversion-optimised journey. Champion a mobile-first design philosophy to ensure a flawless experience on all devices. Collaborate with the commercial team to translate brand goals and user needs into compelling web designs and functional specifications. Team Leadership & Collaboration: Lead, mentor, and guide while ensuring high-quality development practices. Work closely with the wider commercial team, including the SEO & AI Specialist, social media, and content creators, to ensure all web development aligns with broader marketing strategies. Experience: Proven track record in a developer role with demonstrable success with complex and high-traffic websites. Extensive experience with e-commerce and online ticketing/booking systems is essential. Experience within the hospitality, travel, or luxury brand sector is highly advantageous. Technical Skills: Proficiency with the WordPress ecosystem, including custom theme/plugin development, Elementor, Gravity Forms, and WooCommerce (this can change - but it is what we have for now). Experience working with APIs and integrating various third-party systems. Personal Attributes: You have a strong eye for design and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences. You are not afraid to test new ideas and push boundaries. You see challenges as opportunities. You thrive in a team environment and can communicate complex technical ideas effectively to non-technical stakeholders. You take initiative and can manage large-scale projects. What We Offer: An agency-like office environment with multiple brands to keep creative juices flowing. The opportunity to work with a leading and beloved Cape Town brand. A dynamic and supportive team environment where innovation is encouraged. A pivotal role where you can make a tangible impact. Our brand has collaborated with Uber and international airlines, hosted international celebrities, featured globally on reality TV shows, and delivers bucket-list experiences to visitors. We are a place of high energy, opportunity, and disruption. If you are keen to join our commercial team, please submit your CV and a cover letter ASAP. Please note this is a permanent position in our Greenpoint office. We have great coffee!