Remote UX/UI Design Intern - Mentorship & Portfolio Growth

Placements24

Stellenbosch

Hybrid

ZAR 45,000 - 78,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship

Remote internship

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior UX/UI Designer to join a fully remote team and contribute to intuitive web and mobile experiences. You will collaborate with product managers and developers to translate user needs into clean, usable interfaces and well-structured user flows that delight users.

A strong portfolio and eagerness to learn are essential. You will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced digital product studio, with mentorship, remote-friendly setup, and exposure to modern design

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, HCI, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
A strong portfolio showcasing UX/UI design projects (web and mobile).
Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or InVision.
Understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
Familiarity with user research techniques and usability testing.

Responsibilities

Assist in conducting user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing.
Create wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and mockups to effectively communicate design concepts.
Design intuitive and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and user needs.
Iterate on designs based on feedback from stakeholders and usability testing.
Ensure design consistency and adherence to brand guidelines and design systems.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of design documentation.
Stay up-to-date with the latest UX/UI trends, best practices, and technologies.
Participate in design critique sessions and provide constructive feedback to peers.
Help translate complex requirements into simple, elegant, and user-friendly design solutions.