Junior UX/UI Designer

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Fully remote work with flexible hours

Remote-friendly collaboration

Portfolio growth opportunities

Access to design communities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Junior UX/UI Designer to join a remote-first product development team. You will design user-centered interfaces for web and mobile applications, collaborating with product managers and developers to deliver polished experiences.

A recent graduate with a strong portfolio will thrive in this flexible, remote environment. You will contribute to usability testing, wireframing, and prototyping while staying current with UX trends and tools, ensuring consistency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in design or related field.
• Portfolio showcasing UI/UX design work (web/mobile).
• Proficiency with industry design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
• Understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design user interfaces for web and mobile applications based on user research and best practices.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to communicate design ideas.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and iterate on designs.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers throughout the design and development process.
• Ensure design consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across products.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UX/UI design trends and technologies.

Skills

User-centered design

Communication

Collaboration

Visual design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, CS, or related field

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and intuitive Junior UX/UI Designer to join their product development team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your design talents from anywhere within South Africa. You will collaborate with product managers and developers to design user-centered interfaces for web and mobile applications, focusing on usability, aesthetics, and user experience. This role is ideal for a recent graduate passionate about digital design, eager to build a portfolio and gain experience in a collaborative, remote-first setting that fosters innovation and user-centric design principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Design user interfaces for web and mobile applications based on user research and best practices.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and iterate on designs.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers throughout the design and development process.
• Ensure design consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across all products.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UX/UI design trends and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A portfolio showcasing UI/UX design work (web and/or mobile applications).
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Strong visual design skills with an eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote work opportunity with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful digital products.
• Access to professional development resources and design communities.
• Collaborative and creative team culture focused on user experience.