Graduate UX/UI Designer Intern — Mentored Projects

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship stipend

Mentorship from experienced designers

Hands-on project experience

Portfolio development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, invites a recent graduate for a Graduate UX/UI Designer Intern role. You will work on diverse projects from concept to final design, collaborating with product managers, developers, and designers to create intuitive digital experiences.

You will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, focus on user research, wireframes, prototyping, and visual design.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, HCI, or related field.
• Strong portfolio showcasing UX/UI design projects (academic or personal).
• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar tools.
• Understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS is a plus.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in user research and usability testing.
• Create wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes.
• Develop high-fidelity visual designs and design systems.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers and developers throughout the design process.
• Translate design concepts into detailed specifications for implementation.
• Iterate and refine user interfaces based on feedback.
• Maintain design consistency across platforms and products.
• Research industry trends and best practices in UX/UI design.
• Participate in design brainstorming and critique sessions.

Skills

User research

Wireframing

Prototyping

Visual design

Collaboration

Feedback incorporation

Education

Graphic Design

Interaction Design

HCI

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, invites a recent graduate for a Graduate UX/UI Designer Intern role. You will work on diverse projects from concept to final design, collaborating with product managers, developers, and designers to create intuitive digital experiences.

You will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, focus on user research, wireframes, prototyping, and visual design.