Junior UI/UX Designer Apprentice

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote apprenticeship

Competitive stipend

Mentorship from UI/UX professionals

Hands-on project experience

Portfolio development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Junior UI/UX Designer Apprentice for a fully remote role. You will learn from seasoned designers, contribute to web and mobile interfaces, and build your portfolio while working on real projects.

This apprenticeship focuses on applying UI/UX principles, designing wireframes, collaborating with developers, and participating in usability testing. A strong design portfolio and familiarity with Figma or similar tools are expected.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio of design projects (academic or personal).
• Familiarity with Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Understanding of UI/UX principles and design thinking.
• Good visual design sense and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing UI elements for websites and apps.
• Create wireframes and prototypes based on project requirements.
• Conduct user research and gather design feedback.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers on implementation.
• Maintain design systems and style guides.
• Contribute to usability testing sessions.

Skills

Portfolio

Figma

Sketch

UI/UX principles

Design thinking

Remote collaboration

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Junior UI/UX Designer Apprentice for a fully remote position. This apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to dive into the world of digital design, focusing on creating intuitive and engaging user interfaces and experiences for web and mobile applications. You will learn from experienced designers, work on real projects, and contribute to the visual and functional aspects of our client's digital products, all from the comfort of your remote workspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing user interface elements for websites and applications.
• Create wireframes and prototypes based on project requirements.
• Conduct user research and gather feedback on designs.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers on design implementation.
• Help maintain design systems and style guides.
• Contribute to usability testing sessions.

Requirements

• A strong portfolio showcasing design projects (academic or personal).
• Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Understanding of UI/UX principles and design thinking.
• Good visual design sense and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Ability to receive and incorporate constructive criticism.

Benefits

• Fully remote apprenticeship with a competitive stipend.
• Training in cutting-edge UI/UX design principles and tools.
• Mentorship from seasoned UI/UX professionals.
• Experience working on diverse digital design projects.
• Opportunity to build a strong portfolio for future career prospects.