Junior UX/UI Designer - Hybrid, Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Mentorship from senior designers

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary for junior level

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng is seeking a Junior UX/UI Designer to join a product-focused team. You will contribute across the design process from user research to visual design, collaborating with product managers and developers.

The role follows a hybrid work model with in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, offering mentorship and growth opportunities in a learning-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong UX/UI portfolio of projects.
• Proficiency with Figma, Adobe XD, and Sketch.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles.
• Experience with user research techniques.
• Strong visual design skills: layout, typography, color.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team.
• Based in Randburg, Gauteng or able to commute.
• Valid work authorization for South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights into user behavior and needs.
• Create wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes.
• Develop high-fidelity UI designs, mockups, and style guides.
• Collaborate with product managers to define user requirements and design specifications.
• Work closely with frontend developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback and stakeholder input.
• Maintain and update design systems and asset libraries.
• Stay informed about current design trends, tools, and best practices.
• Present design concepts and rationale to cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to a user-centered design culture within the organization.

Skills

Portfolio showcase

User research

Communication

Team collaboration

Visual design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng is seeking a Junior UX/UI Designer to join a product-focused team. You will contribute across the design process from user research to visual design, collaborating with product managers and developers.

The role follows a hybrid work model with in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, offering mentorship and growth opportunities in a learning-oriented environment.