Junior UX/UI Design Apprentice

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

Mentorship

Portfolio development

Flexible remote work

Cross-functional exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Junior UX/UI Design Apprentice for a fully remote role, ideal for candidates in or near Port Elizabeth. You will learn UX and UI design, conduct user research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design under experienced mentors.

This paid apprenticeship offers hands-on experience, portfolio development, and exposure to the full product lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a remote setup.

Qualifications

• A strong portfolio showcasing design skills (even personal or academic projects).
• Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD is a plus.
• Understanding of UX/UI design principles and user-centered design processes.
• Excellent visual design sense, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills suitable for a remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in user research activities, including surveys and usability testing, in a remote context.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes for digital products.
• Develop visually appealing UI designs adhering to brand guidelines and usability principles.
• Collaborate with the design team and other stakeholders through virtual communication tools.
• Learn and apply design thinking methodologies throughout the product development lifecycle.

Skills

Portfolio development

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

UX principles

Remote collaboration

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

Our client is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Junior UX/UI Design Apprentice for a fully remote position, ideal for individuals based in or near Port Elizabeth . This apprenticeship offers a fantastic chance to learn the intricacies of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design in a digital-first environment. You will work under experienced designers, gaining practical skills in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design. Our client is committed to fostering new talent and providing a nurturing platform for apprentices to develop their design portfolios and launch their careers in the digital design industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in user research activities, including surveys and usability testing, in a remote context.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes for digital products.
• Develop visually appealing UI designs adhering to brand guidelines and usability principles.
• Collaborate with the design team and other stakeholders through virtual communication tools.
• Learn and apply design thinking methodologies throughout the product development lifecycle.

Requirements

• A strong portfolio showcasing design skills (even personal or academic projects).
• Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD is a plus.
• Understanding of UX/UI design principles and user-centered design processes.
• Excellent visual design sense, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills suitable for a remote team environment.

Benefits

• A paid apprenticeship providing hands-on experience in UX/UI design .
• Mentorship from industry-leading design professionals.
• Opportunity to build a professional portfolio with real-world projects.
• Flexible remote work arrangement.
• Exposure to the full product development lifecycle and collaboration with cross-functional teams.