Junior UX/UI Designer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 167,000 - 391,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Fully remote work

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development budget

Vibrant virtual design community

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and empathetic Junior UX/UI Designer to join a fully remote product development team. This is ideal for a recent graduate with a passion for intuitive, visually appealing digital experiences across web and mobile apps.

You'll work with product managers, developers, and other designers through all design stages, from user research to high-fidelity mockups, in a supportive, innovative remote environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or a related field.
• A strong portfolio showcasing UX/UI design projects.
• Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices.
• Excellent visual design skills and a keen eye for detail, suited for a remote-first culture.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights into user behavior and needs.
• Create wireframes, user flows, and prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts.
• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure accurate implementation of designs.
• Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.

Skills

UX design

UI design

Wireframing

Prototyping

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

User research

Education

Graphic Design degree

Interaction Design degree

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a creative and empathetic Junior UX/UI Designer to join their fully remote product development team. This role is perfect for a recent graduate or emerging designer passionate about creating intuitive and visually appealing digital experiences. You will collaborate with product managers, developers, and other designers to translate user needs into compelling designs for web and mobile applications. Working exclusively remotely, you will contribute to all stages of the design process, from user research to high-fidelity mockups, in a supportive and innovative environment. Your fresh perspective will be invaluable in shaping user-centric products.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights into user behavior and needs.
• Create wireframes, user flows, and prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts.
• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure accurate implementation of designs.
• Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or a related field.
• A strong portfolio showcasing UX/UI design projects.
• Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices.
• Excellent visual design skills and a keen eye for detail, suited for a remote-first culture.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package and performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous budget for professional development, courses, and conferences.
• A vibrant, collaborative, and innovative virtual design community.