Graduate UX/UI Designer

Placements24; Queenstown; Híbrido; NZD 17.000 - 28.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote

Competitive stipend

Online design courses

Mentorship

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking ambitious Graduate UX/UI Designers to join a remote-first digital product studio. You will translate user needs into intuitive interfaces for web and mobile, from research to high-fidelity prototyping, collaborating with product managers, developers, and fellow designers.

Ideal candidates have a strong design portfolio, familiarity with Figma/Sketch/Adobe XD, and a passion for user-centered design.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Design, HCI, CS, or related field.
• Strong UX/UI portfolio with wireframes, prototyping, and visual design.
• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Understanding of user-centered design principles.
• Familiarity with web and mobile development processes.
• Strong visual design sense with typography, color, and layout.
• Excellent communication and collaboration, especially remote.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Create user personas, journey maps, and wireframes to define user flows and information architecture.
• Design intuitive and engaging user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Develop high-fidelity prototypes and interactive mockups to visualize design concepts.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to translate design concepts into functional products.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, usability testing, and stakeholder input.
• Maintain and contribute to design systems and style guides.
• Stay updated with the latest UX/UI trends, best practices and technologies.

Conocimientos

UX/UI design

User research

Prototyping

Collaboration

Remote communication

Educación

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

Herramientas

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a leading digital product studio, is looking for passionate and innovative Graduate UX/UI Designers to join their fully remote team. This is an exceptional opportunity for aspiring designers to hone their skills and contribute to impactful digital experiences from anywhere. As a remote-first organization, we champion collaboration and creativity through virtual channels. You will work on a variety of projects, translating user needs and business requirements into intuitive and visually appealing interfaces for web and mobile applications. You will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other designers, participating in the entire design process from user research to high-fidelity prototyping. The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio showcasing design thinking, a keen eye for aesthetics, and a solid understanding of user-centered design principles. Join a forward-thinking company that values design excellence and offers extensive opportunities for growth and learning in a dynamic, remote-first environment. This role offers the flexibility to work from Queenstown, Eastern Cape or any other preferred location.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Create user personas, journey maps, and wireframes to define user flows and information architecture.
• Design intuitive and engaging user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Develop high-fidelity prototypes and interactive mockups to visualize design concepts.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to translate design concepts into functional products.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, usability testing, and stakeholder input.
• Maintain and contribute to design systems and style guides.
• Stay updated with the latest UX/UI trends, best practices and technologies.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating UX/UI design skills, including wireframing, prototyping and visual design.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Familiarity with web and mobile application development processes.
• Excellent visual design skills with a strong sense of typography, color, and layout.
• Good communication and collaboration skills, particularly in a remote setting.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently on multiple projects.
• A creative mindset and a passion for problem-solving through design.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Competitive internship stipend.
• Access to online design courses and professional development resources.
• Mentorship from experienced UX/UI designers.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and innovative digital products.
• Build a strong portfolio of real-world design projects.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team culture.
• Potential for full-time employment after the internship.