UX/UI Designer (Junior)

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship stipend

Mentorship from experienced designers

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a junior UX/UI Designer intern to join its fully remote team. You will gain hands-on experience across the design process, from research and wireframing to prototyping and user testing, under the guidance of senior designers.

This paid internship offers mentorship, exposure to real-world product development, flexible hours, and a supportive remote-first environment to help launch your design career.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Basic understanding of UX/UI principles and design thinking methodologies.
• Familiarity with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting user research, gathering feedback, and analyzing user behavior to inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, user flows, and low-fidelity prototypes for web and mobile applications.
• Support the design of intuitive user interfaces and engaging user experiences under the mentorship of senior designers.
• Participate in usability testing sessions and contribute to design iteration based on findings.
• Collaborate with the product and development teams in a remote setting, learning and applying design best practices.

Skills

UX/UI fundamentals

Communication

Design thinking

Education

Design, HCI, CS degree or related

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and budding Junior UX/UI Designer to join their dynamic, fully remote team. This internship offers an invaluable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in designing user-centered digital products. You will work under the guidance of senior designers, contributing to various stages of the design process, from research and wireframing to prototyping and user testing. This is an ideal role for a passionate individual eager to launch their career in design and learn from experienced professionals in a supportive, remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting user research, gathering feedback, and analyzing user behavior to inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, user flows, and low-fidelity prototypes for web and mobile applications.
• Support the design of intuitive user interfaces and engaging user experiences under the mentorship of senior designers.
• Participate in usability testing sessions and contribute to design iteration based on findings.
• Collaborate with the product and development teams in a remote setting, learning and applying design best practices.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Basic understanding of UX/UI principles and design thinking methodologies.
• Familiarity with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Strong desire to learn and grow as a designer in a remote team setting.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Paid internship with a competitive stipend.
• Hands-on experience in UX/UI design within a professional, remote setting.
• Mentorship from experienced designers and opportunities for skill development.
• Exposure to real-world product development cycles.
• Flexible working hours that accommodate academic schedules.