Junior UX/UI Designer Apprenticeship

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive paid apprenticeship

Mentorship from experienced designers

Hands-on project experience

Portfolio development

Remote work culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a motivated Junior UX/UI Designer Apprentice for a fully remote program. You will be mentored by seasoned professionals, learn to craft personas, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups, and contribute to real projects.

You will gain hands-on experience with user research, prototyping, and design systems while collaborating with product managers and developers in a remote-first, supportive online environment.

Qualifications

• A strong portfolio demonstrating UX/UI design concepts and projects (academic work is acceptable).
• Familiarity with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of user research techniques.
• Excellent visual design skills with an eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for remote teamwork.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• A matriculation certificate or equivalent qualification.
• A passion for creating exceptional user experiences.
• Access to a reliable internet connection and a suitable remote workspace.
• Must reside in or be able to work remotely from Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting user research, including interviews and surveys, to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Create user personas, user journey maps, and wireframes to define product functionality and flow.
• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces (UI) for web and mobile applications.
• Develop interactive prototypes to test design concepts and gather user feedback.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to translate requirements into effective designs.
• Participate in design reviews and critiques, incorporating feedback to improve designs.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems and style guides.
• Stay updated on the latest UX/UI trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Support the user testing process and analyze results to identify areas for improvement.
• Document design decisions and rationale clearly.

Skills

Portfolio

User-centered design

User research

Visual design

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Matriculation certificate

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading software development house specializing in intuitive digital experiences, is seeking passionate individuals for its fully remote Junior UX/UI Designer Apprenticeship program. This is a prime opportunity for aspiring designers to build a career in user experience and user interface design within a dynamic, innovative company. You will be mentored remotely by seasoned UX/UI professionals, learning to create user-centered designs, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups. This program emphasizes hands-on learning through real projects, providing practical experience in applying design thinking and user research principles. As a remote-first role, you can work from anywhere in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga , contributing to groundbreaking digital products. Our client is dedicated to nurturing talent and fosters a collaborative and supportive online environment for all apprentices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting user research, including interviews and surveys, to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Create user personas, user journey maps, and wireframes to define product functionality and flow.
• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces (UI) for web and mobile applications.
• Develop interactive prototypes to test design concepts and gather user feedback.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to translate requirements into effective designs.
• Participate in design reviews and critiques, incorporating feedback to improve designs.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems and style guides.
• Stay updated on the latest UX/UI trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Support the user testing process and analyze results to identify areas for improvement.
• Document design decisions and rationale clearly.

Requirements

• A strong portfolio demonstrating UX/UI design concepts and projects (academic work is acceptable).
• Familiarity with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of user research techniques.
• Excellent visual design skills with an eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for remote teamwork.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• A matriculation certificate or equivalent qualification.
• A passion for creating exceptional user experiences.
• Access to a reliable internet connection and a suitable remote workspace.
• Must reside in or be able to work remotely from Nelspruit, Mpumalanga .

Benefits

• Comprehensive, paid apprenticeship program focused on UX/UI design.
• Mentorship from experienced UX/UI designers and product leads.
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge digital product development.
• Opportunity to build a strong professional portfolio.
• Potential for full-time employment upon successful completion.
• Access to online learning resources and industry tools.
• A collaborative and innovative remote work culture.
• The flexibility of a fully remote role, promoting work-life balance.
• Contribute to products that impact users globally.