Remote UX/UI Design Apprentice — Mentored, Hands-On

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive stipend

Online mentorship & training

Exposure to latest design tools

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is offering a fully remote Junior UX/UI Designer Apprenticeship. You will learn through mentorship while contributing to user research, wireframing, prototyping and interface design in a collaborative virtual environment.

You will work with product managers and developers to translate user needs into polished design concepts, building a solid foundation in UX/UI principles and tools. This apprenticeship emphasizes growth, flexibility, and hands-on project experience.

Qualifications

• Portfolio showcasing design concepts or projects is required.
• Basic understanding of user-centered design principles.
• Familiarity with design and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
• Strong visual design skills including layout, typography, and color theory.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines in a virtual setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in user research to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to visualize design concepts.
• Develop intuitive and functional interface designs.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure faithful implementation.
• Participate in design reviews and iterate based on feedback.
• Help maintain and update design systems and style guides.

Skills

User research

Wireframing

Prototyping

Interface design

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

Placements24 is offering a fully remote Junior UX/UI Designer Apprenticeship. You will learn through mentorship while contributing to user research, wireframing, prototyping and interface design in a collaborative virtual environment.

You will work with product managers and developers to translate user needs into polished design concepts, building a solid foundation in UX/UI principles and tools. This apprenticeship emphasizes growth, flexibility, and hands-on project experience.