Remote UI/UX Design Apprentice – Mentored & Paid

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote apprenticeship

Competitive stipend

Mentorship from UI/UX professionals

Hands-on project experience

Portfolio development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Junior UI/UX Designer Apprentice for a fully remote role. You will learn from seasoned designers, contribute to web and mobile interfaces, and build your portfolio while working on real projects.

This apprenticeship focuses on applying UI/UX principles, designing wireframes, collaborating with developers, and participating in usability testing. A strong design portfolio and familiarity with Figma or similar tools are expected.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio of design projects (academic or personal).
• Familiarity with Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Understanding of UI/UX principles and design thinking.
• Good visual design sense and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing UI elements for websites and apps.
• Create wireframes and prototypes based on project requirements.
• Conduct user research and gather design feedback.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers on implementation.
• Maintain design systems and style guides.
• Contribute to usability testing sessions.

Skills

Portfolio

Figma

Sketch

UI/UX principles

Design thinking

Remote collaboration

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Junior UI/UX Designer Apprentice for a fully remote role. You will learn from seasoned designers, contribute to web and mobile interfaces, and build your portfolio while working on real projects.

This apprenticeship focuses on applying UI/UX principles, designing wireframes, collaborating with developers, and participating in usability testing. A strong design portfolio and familiarity with Figma or similar tools are expected.