Remote Junior UX/UI Designer — Create Web & Mobile

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Junior UX/UI Designer to join a fully remote digital product team. A recent graduate or early-career designer will collaborate with product managers, developers, and fellow designers to translate user needs into intuitive interfaces for web and mobile.

You’ll create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups, contribute to design systems, and stay updated on current UX/UI trends in a flexible, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Solid understanding of UX/UI design principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite).
• A strong portfolio showcasing relevant UX/UI design work.
• Excellent visual design skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and design approaches.
• Basic understanding of front-end development principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in user research and analysis to understand user behaviors and needs.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for digital products.
• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces across various platforms.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs.
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems.
• Stay updated on the latest UX/UI design trends and best practices.
• Communicate design concepts effectively to stakeholders.
• Conduct usability testing sessions and analyze results.

Skills

UX principles

Portfolio review

Communication

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Junior UX/UI Designer to join a fully remote digital product team. A recent graduate or early-career designer will collaborate with product managers, developers, and fellow designers to translate user needs into intuitive interfaces for web and mobile.

You’ll create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups, contribute to design systems, and stay updated on current UX/UI trends in a flexible, growth-oriented environment.