Apprentice UX/UI Designer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Structured training

Mentorship

Competitive apprentice salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking aspiring Apprentice UX/UI Designers for a fully remote role. You will shape user experiences and interfaces for digital products, working closely with product managers and developers.

This apprenticeship provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and training in industry-standard tools such as Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD. If you are passionate about visual design and usability, this is a launchpad for your career.

Qualifications

• A portfolio showcasing design projects (personal or academic) is required.
• Basic understanding of user-centered design principles.
• Familiarity with design software like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong visual design skills, including typography, color theory, and layout.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective remote teamwork.
• A proactive attitude and a strong desire to learn and develop design expertise.

Responsibilities

• Assist in user research, creating personas, user journey maps, and wireframes.
• Contribute to the design of intuitive and engaging user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Learn to use design and prototyping tools such as Figma , Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Collaborate with the product and development teams to iterate on designs based on feedback.
• Help create style guides and design systems to ensure brand consistency.
• Participate in remote design critiques and contribute innovative ideas.

Skills

Portfolio

User research

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Typography

Layout

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is offering a unique opportunity for aspiring Apprentice UX/UI Designers to join their team on a fully remote basis. You will play a key role in shaping user experiences and interfaces for digital products, working closely with product managers and developers. This apprenticeship provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and the chance to learn industry-standard design tools and methodologies. If you have a passion for creating intuitive and visually appealing digital experiences, this is the perfect role to launch your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in user research, creating personas, user journey maps, and wireframes.
• Contribute to the design of intuitive and engaging user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Learn to use design and prototyping tools such as Figma , Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Collaborate with the product and development teams to iterate on designs based on feedback.
• Help create style guides and design systems to ensure brand consistency.
• Participate in remote design critiques and contribute innovative ideas.

Requirements

• A portfolio showcasing design projects (even personal or academic projects are welcome).
• Basic understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with design software like Figma , Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong visual design skills, including typography, color theory, and layout.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective remote teamwork.
• A proactive attitude and a strong desire to learn and develop design expertise.

Benefits

• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Structured training and mentorship in UX/UI design principles and tools.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful digital products.
• Competitive apprentice salary and benefits package.
• A supportive and creative online work environment fostering professional growth.