Remote Junior UX/UI Designer - WhatJobs Direct

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Híbrido; ZAR 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Remote-friendly culture

Flexible work from home

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Junior UX/UI Designer to join a digital product team. This entry-level role emphasizes user‑centric design, collaboration with product managers, developers, and researchers, and the growth of your portfolio from home.

You will translate user needs into intuitive web and mobile designs, while contributing to design systems and staying current with UX/UI best practices in a fully remote, remote‑first environment.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, CS or equivalent experience.
• Strong portfolio showcasing UX/UI projects.
• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD or similar.
• Understanding of user-centered design principles.
• Basic knowledge of frontend development.
• Excellent visual design skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration, especially remotely.
• Ability to manage time and work independently.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt quickly.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes.
• Design intuitive, brand-consistent interfaces for web and mobile.
• Conduct user research and usability testing for insights.
• Define user flows and interaction with product team.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback and testing.
• Ensure design consistency across platforms and devices.
• Collaborate with developers to implement designs accurately.
• Contribute to design systems development and maintenance.
• Stay updated on UX/UI trends and best practices.

Conocimientos

Portfolio

Remote collaboration

Time management

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Design / HCI / CS

Herramientas

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is actively searching for a talented and creative Remote Junior UX/UI Designer to join their innovative digital product team. This is a fully remote, entry-level role perfect for a budding designer passionate about creating intuitive and engaging user experiences. You will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and researchers to translate user needs into visually appealing and functional designs for web and mobile applications. As a remote‑first company, we provide a collaborative virtual environment and the tools you need to excel. This role offers a significant opportunity to grow your skills and portfolio, contributing to exciting projects from the comfort of your home, with a focus on products that may impact users connected to the Mahikeng, North West region. We are committed to fostering creativity and user‑centric design.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for digital products.
• Design user interfaces that are intuitive, visually appealing, and adhere to brand guidelines.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and insights.
• Collaborate with the product team to define user flows and interaction design.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback from stakeholders and user testing.
• Ensure design consistency across different platforms and devices.
• Work with developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems.
• Stay updated on the latest UX/UI trends and best practices.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• A strong portfolio showcasing UX/UI design projects.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Understanding of user‑centered design principles and methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of front‑end development principles is a plus.
• Excellent visual design skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly in a remote setting.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement, a dynamic and collaborative team environment, and the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Be part of creating user‑centered digital experiences from home, with primary company engagement related to users in the Mahikeng, North West region.
• Enjoy a supportive culture focused on innovation.