Junior UX/UI Designer

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Professional development workshops

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Junior UX/UI Designer to join a creative team. You will design user flows, wireframes, and prototypes for web and mobile, guided by brand guidelines and user research.

Work with product managers and developers to translate user needs into intuitive interfaces, conduct usability tests, and contribute to design systems. A strong portfolio and a degree in Design or related field are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• Strong portfolio showcasing UX/UI design work (wireframes, mockups, prototypes).
• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD or similar tools.
• Understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Excellent visual design skills with typography, color, and layout.

Responsibilities

• Design user flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for web and mobile applications.
• Develop intuitive and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces based on brand guidelines and user research.
• Collaborate with product teams to understand user needs and business objectives.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and analyze feedback to iterate on designs.
• Create and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency.
• Present design concepts and rationale to cross-functional teams.

Skills

UX/UI design

User research

Prototyping

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and user-centric Junior UX/UI Designer to join their innovative team in Polokwane . This role is perfect for a talented graduate with a passion for creating intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for digital products. You will work closely with product managers, developers, and researchers to translate user needs and business goals into engaging user experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and grow your design skills in a collaborative office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design user flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for web and mobile applications.
• Develop intuitive and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces based on brand guidelines and user research.
• Collaborate with product teams to understand user needs and business objectives.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and analyze feedback to iterate on designs.
• Create and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency.
• Present design concepts and rationale to cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• A strong portfolio showcasing UX/UI design work, including wireframes, mockups, and prototypes.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for typography, color, and layout.
• Good communication and collaboration skills for working within a team in Polokwane .

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary and performance bonuses.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and skill development in UX/UI design.
• Work on exciting and innovative digital products.
• A creative and collaborative office environment in Polokwane .
• Regular team-building activities and professional development workshops.