UX / UI Designer – Graduate Program

Blueion Support Services; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a talented UX/UI Designer to join their Graduate Program. This role offers recent graduates the chance to build their portfolios and gain valuable experience in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong design skills and a passion for user experience. You'll work on diverse projects that enhance the company's branding and digital presence while receiving mentorship from experienced designers.

Benefits

Mentorship and training from experienced designers

Opportunities to work on real-world projects

A collaborative and inclusive work culture

Competitive graduate salary

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showcasing design skills and creative thinking.
• Proficiency in HTML and CSS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of visual assets for web and marketing campaigns.
• Work with senior designers to develop creative concepts.
• Help maintain brand consistency across all visual communications.

Skills

Design Principles

UX Thinking

Visual Design

Communication

Education

Degree or diploma in UX/UI Design

Degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Canva

Job description

We are looking for a talented and motivated UX / UI Designer to join our Graduate Program. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate with a strong eye for design and a passion for user experience to build a career in the digital space, particularly in a fast-paced online industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to build their portfolio, gain real-world experience, and develop a career in visual design. You’ll be working on a wide variety of projects that support the company’s branding, marketing, and digital content efforts.

The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of design principles, be comfortable designing across web and mobile interfaces, and be able to hand-code HTML.

You must also be confident working with and editing HTML in environments such as marketing emails and responsive layouts.

Key Requirements:

• Degree or diploma in UX/UI Design, Web Design, or a related field

• Strong portfolio showcasing UX thinking and visual design skills

• Working knowledge of HTML (hand-coding) and ability to manipulate email templates

• Basic understanding of responsive design, CSS, and cross-browser compatibility

• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and contribute to a collaborative team environment

This role is ideal for a creative thinker with technical capabilities, looking to grow under the guidance of a senior design team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of visual assets for web, social media, print, and marketing campaigns.

• Work with senior designers and marketers to develop and refine creative concepts.

• Help maintain brand consistency across all visual communications.

• Support layout and design of internal documents, presentations, and reports.

• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and creative planning.

• Prepare final artwork for digital and print production.

• Stay updated on design trends and industry best practices.

Essential Skills & Requirements

• A degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.

• A strong portfolio showcasing design skills and creative thinking.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); familiarity with Figma or Canva is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail, layout, and typography.

• Good communication skills and ability to take feedback constructively.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Mentorship and training from experienced designers.

• Opportunities to work on real-world projects across various media.

• A collaborative and inclusive work culture.

• Competitive graduate salary and flexible working options.