Remote Junior UX Designer - Craft Intuitive Experiences

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health coverage

Retirement fund contributions

Fully remote role

Professional development resources

Global team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and empathetic Remote Junior UX Designer to join a distributed team. You will work remotely to translate user needs into intuitive interfaces for web and mobile apps, collaborating with product managers, developers, and fellow designers.

You will participate in all stages of UX design from research and wireframing to prototypes and user testing, with opportunities for growth in a global team and access to professional development resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Psychology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• A strong portfolio showcasing UX design projects for web and mobile applications.
• Proficiency in UX design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Familiarity with user research techniques and usability testing.
• Excellent visual, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and collaborate remotely.
• A passion for creating exceptional user experiences and a proactive learning attitude.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points.
• Create user personas, journey maps, and information architecture.
• Develop wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes for digital products.
• Collaborate with UI designers to translate wireframes into visually appealing interfaces.
• Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to iterate on designs.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure accurate implementation of UX designs.
• Stay updated on the latest UX/UI trends, best practices, and technologies.
• Effectively communicate design decisions and rationale to cross-functional teams in a remote setting.

Skills

Portfolio

Communication

Time management

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a creative and empathetic Remote Junior UX Designer to join a distributed team. You will work remotely to translate user needs into intuitive interfaces for web and mobile apps, collaborating with product managers, developers, and fellow designers.

You will participate in all stages of UX design from research and wireframing to prototypes and user testing, with opportunities for growth in a global team and access to professional development resources.