Remote UX/UI Design Apprentice — Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 56,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote apprenticeship

Mentorship from senior UX/UI designers

Portfolio development

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is offering a remote Junior UX/UI Designer Apprenticeship based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. This fully remote opportunity lets you develop skills in user experience and user interface design while working from anywhere in South Africa.

You will learn to create intuitive, accessible interfaces and contribute to real projects under mentorship. A portfolio is welcome; ideal for designers starting out and seeking a professional path in digital product design.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating design projects (personal or academic)
• Strong visual design skills and understanding of user-centered design principles
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote work
• Ability to receive and incorporate constructive criticism

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting user research and gathering design requirements.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups for web and mobile applications.
• Design user interfaces that are intuitive, accessible, and visually appealing.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to implement design solutions.
• Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Learn and apply design principles, typography, and color theory.
• Help conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on feedback.
• Maintain and contribute to design systems and style guides.
• Stay updated with the latest UX/UI trends and best practices.
• Ensure design consistency across all digital platforms.

Skills

Portfolio showcase

User-centered design

Remote collaboration

Communication

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is offering a remote Junior UX/UI Designer Apprenticeship based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. This fully remote opportunity lets you develop skills in user experience and user interface design while working from anywhere in South Africa.

You will learn to create intuitive, accessible interfaces and contribute to real projects under mentorship. A portfolio is welcome; ideal for designers starting out and seeking a professional path in digital product design.