I'm Jason Groenewald-Bure, a Senior UI/UX, brand and product designer with over twelve years of experience designing digital products, brands and scalable design systems across fintech, healthcare, consumer and platform businesses. I specialise in turning complex requirements and ambiguous problem spaces into clear product direction, aligning UX and UI decisions with business goals such as usability, consistency, and delivery efficiency. My work sits at the intersection of design, product, and brand, where I am trusted to improve clarity, reduce friction, and raise design quality across teams and organisations.

Jason Groenewald-Bure

I'm Jason Groenewald-Bure, a Senior UI/UX, brand and product designer with over twelve years of experience designing digital products, brands and scalable design systems across fintech, healthcare, consumer and platform businesses. I specialise in turning complex requirements and ambiguous problem spaces into clear product direction, aligning UX and UI decisions with business goals such as usability, consistency, and delivery efficiency. My work sits at the intersection of design, product, and brand, where I am trusted to improve clarity, reduce friction, and raise design quality across teams and organisations.

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I’m Jason Groenewald-Bure, a Senior UI/UX, brand and product designer with over twelve years of experience designing digital products, brands and scalable design systems across fintech, healthcare, consumer and platform businesses.

I specialise in turning complex requirements and ambiguous problem spaces into clear product direction, aligning UX and UI decisions with business goals such as usability, consistency, and delivery efficiency. My work sits at the intersection of design, product, and brand, where I am trusted to improve clarity, reduce friction, and raise design quality across teams and organisations.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

UI/UX Designer at Now Boarding
November 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Defined product goals, user needs, and experience strategy in collaboration with clients and internal teams; translated into UX artefacts including user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, and interface designs. Supported products from early discovery through delivery, addressing usability challenges and improving clarity across digital experiences. Managed multiple engagements concurrently while maintaining consistency, quality, and alignment with broader business objectives.
Senior Product Designer at AnyVan South Africa and AnyVan Business
March 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023
Led product and UI design across multiple business units and markets, focusing on standardizing brand expression and interface patterns to improve consistency and trust across the organization. Contributed to UX decisions through research and close collaboration with product, engineering, and business stakeholders. Designed and launched a company-wide brand and design portal enabling teams to self-serve assets and patterns, supporting adoption of shared standards. Developed and maintained a design system and component library used across product and marketing surfaces.
Mid-level Product Designer at Urbian
August 1, 2019 - February 1, 2021
Designed digital products to validate MVPs and align internal teams around shared goals. Led UX strategy and solutions for early-stage startups across Africa. Built an internal brand tool for a major insurance client. Launched an internal branding tool for a key enterprise client; prototyped an innovative concept for low-cost housing solutions.
Senior UI / UX Designer at Platinum Seed
March 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019
Designed digital products, websites, and applications for international clients across a range of industries. Applied UI and brand design expertise to establish scalable visual systems and pattern libraries. Led a brand standardisation and website overhaul for a US-based hybrid robo-financial company, improving clarity and consistency within a regulated environment.
Lead UI / UX Designer at Politburo
May 1, 2016 - February 1, 2018
Owned the UX and UI direction across multiple client projects, designing custom WordPress themes and digital products for local and international brands. Influenced internal UX standards and development practices, advocating more user-centred approaches and improved design quality across the organisation.
WordPress Developer at Dreamsmiths
March 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016
Built scalable WordPress websites for corporate clients, working closely with designers. This role strengthened my UX and UI capability through hands-on front-end implementation and close collaboration with clients.
Junior Front-end Developer and Designer at Dreamsmiths
July 1, 2012 - June 1, 2014
Delivered front-end solutions and digital landing pages as part of a multi-disciplinary team, building a strong foundation in UI, UX, and development.

Education

Level 4 BTEC Professional Diploma in Website Design and Development at Edexcel
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Diploma in Graphic Web Design and Web Development at Prestige Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Brand Communication, specializing in Graphic Design at AAA School of Advertising
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2027

Qualifications

Level 4 BTEC Professional Diploma in Website Design and Development
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Diploma in Graphic Web Design and Web Development
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Brand Communication, specializing in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2027

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Professional Services