UX/UI Design Internship — Real-World Projects & Mentorship

Company : The Skills Mine; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship

Job summary

The Skills Mine invites aspiring UX/UI designers to join as an internship in Johannesburg. You will work alongside senior designers on real client briefs, honing your craft from research to polished visuals.

Ideal candidates have a completed qualification in UX/UI Design or related fields, a strong portfolio, and familiarity with Figma or Adobe XD. This internship offers hands-on experience in designing intuitive digital products.

Qualifications

• Completed qualification in UX/UI Design,Graphic Design, Digital Media, Interaction Design, or a related creative field
• South African citizen based in Johannesburg
• Portfolio showcasing design thinking and creativity (academic or personal projects welcome)
• Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar

Responsibilities

• Assist with user research, wireframing, prototyping, and creating polished visual designs
• Collaborate closely with senior designers on real-world client briefs
• Support the development of intuitive, user-friendly digital products
• Contribute to design systems and ensure consistency across all deliverables
• Participate in team brainstorming sessions, design reviews, and feedback discussions

Skills

Design thinking

User research

Wireframing

Prototyping

Visual design

Education

UX/UI Design / Graphic Design / Digital Media / Interaction Design

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Job description

The Skills Mine invites aspiring UX/UI designers to join as an internship in Johannesburg. You will work alongside senior designers on real client briefs, honing your craft from research to polished visuals.

Ideal candidates have a completed qualification in UX/UI Design or related fields, a strong portfolio, and familiarity with Figma or Adobe XD. This internship offers hands-on experience in designing intuitive digital products.