Junior UX/UI Designer

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship

Hands-on experience

Job summary

Placements24 in George, South Africa, invites a Junior UX/UI Designer internship to explore research, wireframes, prototyping, and final UI design for digital products.

You will work with senior designers and developers, learning best practices and contributing to design decisions in a supportive team environment.

This internship offers mentorship, hands-on experience, and potential for full-time employment upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Familiarity with UX/UI principles, design thinking, and user-centered design methodologies.
• Experience with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting user research and competitor analysis to identify user needs and design opportunities.
• Create wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes to visualize product concepts and navigation.
• Develop user interface designs, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines and usability best practices.
• Collaborate with the development team to ensure seamless implementation of designs.
• Participate in design review sessions and incorporate feedback from stakeholders.

Skills

UX basics

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in Design/HCI/CS

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior UX/UI Designer to join their innovative product development team in George . This internship provides a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in crafting intuitive user experiences and visually appealing interfaces for their digital products. You will work closely with senior designers and developers, contributing to the design process from research and wireframing to prototyping and final UI design. This role is perfect for a motivated individual eager to learn and grow within a supportive and forward-thinking company.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting user research and competitor analysis to identify user needs and design opportunities.
• Create wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes to visualize product concepts and navigation.
• Develop user interface designs, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines and usability best practices.
• Collaborate with the development team to ensure seamless implementation of designs.
• Participate in design review sessions and incorporate feedback from stakeholders.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of UX/UI principles, design thinking, and user-centered design methodologies.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Strong visual design skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Stipend and potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the internship.
• Valuable hands-on experience in a professional design environment in George .
• Mentorship from experienced UX/UI professionals.
• Exposure to real-world product development cycles.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative digital products.