Junior UX/UI Designer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Graduate salary development support

Learning design workshops

Job summary

Placements24 in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) is seeking a creative, user‑centred Junior UX/UI Designer to join our product development team. This role blends remote and in‑office collaboration to deliver intuitive digital experiences and grow your design skills.

You will work with product managers, developers and researchers to translate user needs into practical designs, participate in tests and iterations, and contribute to a cohesive design language across web and mobile products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, CS, or related field.
• Portfolio showcasing design projects (academic or professional).
• Familiarity with UX/UI principles and design thinking methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups from user research and project requirements.
• Participate in user testing sessions and iterate on designs.
• Collaborate with the product team in both remote and in-office meetings.
• Maintain and contribute to a consistent design language and style guide.

Skills

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

UX design fundamentals

Design thinking

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, CS, or related field

Tools

Sketch

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a creative and user-centric Junior UX/UI Designer to join their innovative product development team in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) . This role offers a blend of remote work and in-office collaboration, allowing you to contribute to intuitive and engaging user experiences for their digital products. You will work closely with product managers, developers, and researchers to translate user needs into seamless designs. It's a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate to hone their design skills, learn best practices in user experience design, and contribute to impactful projects within a creative, hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing user interfaces for web and mobile applications, focusing on usability and aesthetics.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups based on user research and project requirements.
• Participate in user testing sessions and gather feedback to iterate on designs.
• Collaborate with the product team in both remote and in-office meetings.
• Maintain and contribute to a consistent design language and style guide.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency with design tools such as Figma , Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Understanding of UX/UI principles and design thinking methodologies.
• A portfolio showcasing design projects (academic or professional).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a hybrid team.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary with design skill development support.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance of remote and office-based work.
• Opportunities for learning and attending design workshops.
• Creative and collaborative work environment in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) .