Remote Trainee UX/UI Designer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote apprenticeship

Competitive training stipend

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a creative, user-focused individual to train as a Remote Trainee UX/UI Designer. This fully remote apprenticeship provides hands-on training in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design, working with a remote product team to deliver web and mobile experiences.

Ideal candidates have a strong design portfolio, curiosity, and the ability to communicate design rationale remotely.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio or demonstrable interest in visual design or digital art.
• Excellent creativity and problem-solving skills with attention to aesthetics.
• Ability to communicate design ideas and rationale in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured online training covering UX/UI design principles.
• Assist in user research, interviews, and usability testing remotely.
• Create wireframes, user flows, mockups, and interactive prototypes under guidance.
• Apply design principles to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.
• Collaborate with remote team members using video conferencing and project management tools.

Skills

Portfolio Demonstration

Creativity

Problem Solving

Remote Communication

Education

Matric Certificate

Tools

Design Tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for creative and user-focused individuals to train as Remote Trainee UX/UI Designers . This fully remote apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to break into the exciting world of digital product design, working from anywhere in South Africa . You will receive comprehensive training in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design principles, using industry-standard tools. Collaborating with a remote product team, you will contribute to creating intuitive and engaging user experiences for web and mobile applications. This role is ideal for aspiring designers with a strong visual sense, empathy for users, and a desire to build a career in digital design.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in structured online training modules covering UX/UI design principles and best practices.
• Assist in conducting user research, interviews, and usability testing sessions remotely.
• Create wireframes, user flows, mockups, and interactive prototypes under guidance.
• Learn to apply design principles to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.
• Collaborate with remote team members through video conferencing and project management tools.

Requirements

• A strong portfolio or demonstrable interest in visual design, user experience, or digital art.
• Excellent creativity, problem-solving skills, and attention to aesthetic detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate design ideas and rationale in a remote setting.
• Access to a reliable internet connection and a personal computer for design software.
• A matriculation certificate or equivalent; a background in graphic design or a related field is a plus.

Benefits

• Fully remote, paid apprenticeship program providing essential UX/UI design skills.
• Competitive training stipend with potential for salary increases upon project contribution.
• Exposure to cutting-edge design tools and methodologies in a digital-first environment.
• Flexible work schedule within a collaborative remote team structure.
• Opportunities for mentorship and continuous learning in the field of user experience design.