Junior UX/UI Designer Apprentice

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend

Mentorship from designers

Hands-on training in UX/UI

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior UX/UI Designer Apprentice in East London. You will learn to design intuitive interfaces, work with product managers and developers, and build a portfolio with real projects.

This hybrid role offers hands-on training, mentorship from experienced designers, and exposure to diverse digital products in a supportive team environment. Applicants should be passionate about user-centered design, typography, and visual layouts, and eager to refine skills through feedback

Qualifications

• Portfolio showcasing basic UI/UX design concepts
• Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD
• A keen eye for visual design, typography, and layout principles
• Good communication and collaboration skills. Eagerness to learn from experienced designers and adapt to project feedback.

Responsibilities

• Assist in user research, creating personas and user journey maps to understand user needs.
• Design wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for web and mobile applications.
• Develop visually appealing and user-friendly interface elements and layouts.
• Collaborate with the product team to refine user flows and information architecture.
• Test designs through user feedback sessions and incorporate improvements.

Skills

User-centered design

Wireframing & prototyping

Collaboration

Eagerness to learn

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and user-focused individual for the Junior UX/UI Designer Apprentice role in East London. This hybrid position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in user experience and interface design, working on digital products that matter. You will collaborate with product managers, developers, and other designers, learning to create intuitive and engaging user interfaces. This apprenticeship is perfect for aspiring designers looking to gain practical experience and build a strong portfolio within a supportive and innovative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in user research, creating personas and user journey maps to understand user needs.
• Design wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for web and mobile applications.
• Develop visually appealing and user-friendly interface elements and layouts.
• Collaborate with the product team to refine user flows and information architecture.
• Test designs through user feedback sessions and incorporate improvements.

Requirements

• A portfolio showcasing basic UI/UX design concepts and passion for user-centered design.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• A keen eye for visual design, typography, and layout principles.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.Eagerness to learn from experienced designers and adapt to project feedback.

Benefits

• Monthly stipend and opportunities for project-based recognition.
• Hands-on training in UX/UI design principles and best practices.
• Mentorship from experienced design professionals.
• Exposure to diverse design projects and product development cycles.
• A flexible hybrid work model providing both in-office collaboration and remote work options.