805 Freelance Designer jobs in South Africa

We're looking for a UI/UX Design Intern to join our early-stage SaaS startup on a part-time, remote basis. This is an opportunity to gain real-world design experience, contribute to a live product, and build portfolio-ready work with mentorship from an experienced product designer.

This internship is ideal for emerging UI/UX designers looking to build real-world experience in ux research, visual design and design systems, under the mentorship of an experienced designer.

This is an unpaid internship opportunity with flexible hours (5-8 hours/week), ideal for students needing practical experience while studying or freelancing.

• Create wireframes, mockups, and UI screens.
• Support in building a design system (components, styles, typography).
• Refine user flows and onboarding experiences.
• Receive regular feedback and guidance to improve your craft.

Must-Haves

• Own laptop capable of running Figma smoothly (browser or desktop app).
• Reliable internet connection for Figma, video calls, and file sharing.
• Basic proficiency in Figma (creating frames, components, exporting files).
• Portfolio or sample design work (to demonstrate interest and baseline skills).
• Good eye for layout, typography, and colour
• Eager to learn, open to feedback, and reliable
• South Africa only

Nice-to-Haves (Not essential, but a bonus)

• Experience with Notion/Trello (or any task tracking tool).
• Familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive).
• Interest in SaaS, startups, or business tools.
• Basic understanding of UX research (user flows, wireframing, usability).

• Portfolio-ready case study (with approved work samples).
• Flexible hours (approx. 5–8 hrs per week, for 6 months).
• A letter of recommendation.
• Weekly mentorship and design critiques to help grow your skills
• Real-world insight into product design and startup processes.
• Flexibility to work remotely on your own time (no fixed hours).

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a brief design assessment and Google Meet interview.

Please Note: This is a remote, unpaid position - not a salaried role or internship.

ProfileTree is an award winning digital marketing agency based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, who helps their clients generate leads and sales through structured digital strategy, sleek web design and engaging digital content. We are excited to recruit a talented Senior Design who will be a driving force for innovation within ProfileTree, contributing to the thinking and development of the design function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of design projects
• Meet or exceed agreed targets
• Manage client design projects ensuring the projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standard
• Identify user and system requirements for mobile first website design, making appropriately creative recommendations
• Complete branding / general design projects, including but not limited to Tender Docs, Infographics, Presentations, Branding, Social Media Assets etc
• Have UI/UX elements at forefront of design decisions
• Create solutions to layout and styling issues across multiple browsers and devices
• Use of Prototyping software such as Figma or others
• Lead client design review meetings, highlighting UI/UX benefits of each design produced
• Create design assets with appropriate creativity to reflect the product package
• Create solutions to layout and styling issues across multiple browsers and devices
• Build strong working relationships with all internal teams to facilitate project briefings, the communication of project updates and client feedback
• Record all projects elements and communications on the project management system
• Share knowledge and experience with team members
• Understand client needs and work with the Business Development team to identify new business opportunities within your project portfolio
• Adhere to internal accounting/reporting procedures for billing and time management
• Promote company culture both internally and externally

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R25 000,00 - R40 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Can you give us examples of your work please:

Work Location: Remote

Job Title: Graphic Designer & Front-End Developer

Location: Buccleuch, Sandton, Johannesburg

Company: Ome Design (Pty) Ltd

Experience: Minimum 3 years

Type: Full-time | On-site

Key Responsibilities:

Web & Front-End Development

• Convert design mockups into responsive, high-quality HTML/CSS/JS code
• Maintain and edit existing websites, ensuring mobile compatibility and UI consistency
• Work with UI/UX design concepts and CMS-based websites

Required Skills:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in both UI-UX design and front-end development
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript
• Experience with WordPress or similar CMS platforms
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

To Apply:

Send your CV and portfolio to:

Subject: Application – UI-UX Designer & Front-End Developer

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm

Contract length: 3 months

Pay: R7 000,00 - R10 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Job Summary
Flying Carpet Travel is a pioneering digital destination management and travel fulfilment portal promoted by the founders of AirlinePros International, a leading network of airline and travel sales, distribution, marketing, and allied services.

As part of our Learn & Earn Program, we are seeking a creative and detail-oriented UI/UX Designer to design intuitive, engaging, and impactful digital experiences for students and travel partners.

The role will focus on designing the student-facing platform where learning modules, earning opportunities, and travel industry engagement converge. The designer will also contribute to the overall portal experience, ensuring accessibility, user satisfaction, and global appeal.

Job Summary

Flying Carpet Travel is a pioneering digital destination management and travel fulfilment portal promoted by the founders of AirlinePros International, a leading network of airline and travel sales, distribution, marketing, and allied services.

As part of our Learn & Earn Program, we are seeking a creative and detail-oriented UI/UX Designer to design intuitive, engaging, and impactful digital experiences for students and travel partners.

The role will focus on designing the student-facing platform where learning modules, earning opportunities, and travel industry engagement converge. The designer will also contribute to the overall portal experience, ensuring accessibility, user satisfaction, and global appeal.

Key Responsibilities – General

• Design intuitive user flows for students engaging with Learn & Earn modules, booking tools, and dashboards.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mock-ups for both web and mobile platforms.
• Ensure seamless onboarding for students, making the program easy to navigate and visually appealing.
• Collaborate with the product, content, and tech teams to deliver cohesive experiences.
• Conduct user research and usability testing with students to refine designs.
• Create and maintain a design system aligned with Flying Carpet Travel's brand identity.
• Ensure responsiveness and accessibility across devices and geographies.
• Stay current with digital learning, gamification, and travel-tech design trends.

Key Responsibilities – Program specific

• Create storyboards from modules developed, liaise with the program implementation partners with delivery methods including animation, video, gamification, live, role play, or any other.
• Support with creating engaging content including but not limited to quizzes and polls, drag-and-drop scenario questions, creation of microlearning nuggets, etc.
• Design and develop gamification tools like levels, leaderboards, and badges. Ideate competitions and challenges that inspire students.
• Work closely with the program team to develop adequate scenarios and simulation learning like role-plays, real life case studies come alive, travel fulfilment tools in a trial environment.
• You will also be responsible to create platforms for social and collaborative learning like discussion forums, peer reviews, live webinars and Q&A sessions.
• Ideate with module developers and implementors to identify where clickable videos, interactive infographics, hotspots, etc. can be placed for maximum immersion learning.
• Learning areas to be brought alive with progressive dashboards, personalized feedback on assignments, and simulated interactions as required.
• Devise methods of continuous engagement like reminders and nudges to keep students on track, rewards and certificates, ideally with imaginative titles like 'boarding pass' or 'frequent flyer miles,' etc.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in design, Digital Media, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer, preferably in edtech, travel, or e-commerce platforms.
• Strong portfolio showcasing interactive dashboards, learning platforms, or booking interfaces.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or InVision.
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, responsive frameworks (bonus).
• Ability to simplify complex workflows into engaging, user-friendly journeys.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with global teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in gamification and digital learning interfaces.
• Knowledge of accessibility guidelines (WCAG, ADA) for diverse student audiences.
• Familiarity with multilingual design for global scalability.
• Understanding of micro-interactions and animations to enhance engagement.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape a game changing global student travel-education platform.
• Creative freedom to design for impact at scale.
• Collaborative, multicultural team across 60+ global offices.
• Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities.

If you are interested, please send in your resume within a week to

Flying Carpet Travel is a pioneering digital destination management and travel fulfilment portal promoted by the founders of AirlinePros International, a leading network of airline and travel sales, distribution, marketing, and allied services.

As part of our Learn & Earn Program, we are seeking a creative and detail-oriented UI/UX Designer to design intuitive, engaging, and impactful digital experiences for students and travel partners.

The role will focus on designing the student-facing platform where learning modules, earning opportunities, and travel industry engagement converge. The designer will also contribute to the overall portal experience, ensuring accessibility, user satisfaction, and global appeal.

Key Responsibilities – General

• Design intuitive user flows for students engaging with Learn & Earn modules, booking tools, and dashboards.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mock-ups for both web and mobile platforms.
• Ensure seamless onboarding for students, making the program easy to navigate and visually appealing.
• Collaborate with the product, content, and tech teams to deliver cohesive experiences.
• Conduct user research and usability testing with students to refine designs.
• Create and maintain a design system aligned with Flying Carpet Travel's brand identity.
• Ensure responsiveness and accessibility across devices and geographies.
• Stay current with digital learning, gamification, and travel-tech design trends.

Key Responsibilities – Program specific

• Create storyboards from modules developed, liaise with the program implementation partners with delivery methods including animation, video, gamification, live, role play, or any other.
• Support with creating engaging content including but not limited to quizzes and polls, drag-and-drop scenario questions, creation of microlearning nuggets, etc.
• Design and develop gamification tools like levels, leaderboards, and badges. Ideate competitions and challenges that inspire students.
• Work closely with the program team to develop adequate scenarios and simulation learning like role-plays, real life case studies come alive, travel fulfilment tools in a trial environment.
• You will also be responsible to create platforms for social and collaborative learning like discussion forums, peer reviews, live webinars and Q&A sessions.
• Ideate with module developers and implementors to identify where clickable videos, interactive infographics, hotspots, etc. can be placed for maximum immersion learning.
• Learning areas to be brought alive with progressive dashboards, personalized feedback on assignments, and simulated interactions as required.
• Devise methods of continuous engagement like reminders and nudges to keep students on track, rewards and certificates, ideally with imaginative titles like 'boarding pass' or 'frequent flyer miles,' etc.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in design, Digital Media, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer, preferably in edtech, travel, or e-commerce platforms.
• Strong portfolio showcasing interactive dashboards, learning platforms, or booking interfaces.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or InVision.
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, responsive frameworks (bonus).
• Ability to simplify complex workflows into engaging, user-friendly journeys.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with global teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in gamification and digital learning interfaces.
• Knowledge of accessibility guidelines (WCAG, ADA) for diverse student audiences.
• Familiarity with multilingual design for global scalability.
• Understanding of micro-interactions and animations to enhance engagement.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape a game changing global student travel-education platform.
• Creative freedom to design for impact at scale.
• Collaborative, multicultural team across 60+ global offices.
• Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities.

If you are interested, please send in your resume within a week to

Job Title: UI/UX Designer (Contract)

About the Role

We're looking for a talented UI/UX Designer to join our team on a contract basis. You will be responsible for designing intuitive, visually compelling, and user-centric digital experiences. Working closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders, you'll turn business requirements and user insights into beautiful, functional designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and refine user interfaces for web and/or mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing to inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to ensure smooth design handoff and implementation.
• Ensure designs meet accessibility standards and responsive requirements.
• Stay up to date with the latest UI/UX trends, tools, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.
• Experience creating responsive and mobile-first designs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A strong portfolio showcasing UI/UX design work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with design systems and component libraries.
• Experience working with agile or cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of basic HTML/CSS to facilitate developer collaboration.
• Understanding of accessibility guidelines (WCAG).

Job Type: Temporary

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: R750,00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: Remote

Location:
Cape Town (hybrid, 2 office days per week)
Experience:
2+ years
Design user-friendly, thoughtful experiences across mobile + web apps

Build and evolve our design system to support a growing product + team

Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and marketing

Champion a consistent, scalable visual language across platforms

Master Figma and help establish best practices within the team

Hybrid in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town (2 days in-office)

Who we are at Tripco:
LekkeSlaap
is South Africa's leading accommodation booking app known for its user-friendliness, exceptional customer experience, and extensive local accommodation options. Owned by
Tripco
, a travel technology company based in Cape Town, LekkeSlaap is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and maintaining high standards in travel technology.

Responsibilities:

• Design with purpose: Craft thoughtful, user-friendly experiences across our web and mobile apps, ensuring both form and function are considered
• Build and evolve our design system: You'll play a key role in creating a scalable design foundation that supports our growing product and team
• Collaborate across disciplines: Work closely with engineering, marketing, product, and leadership to solve complex problems and bring features to life
• Champion consistency: Help bring a cohesive visual language to our platforms and documentation, aligning design decisions with brand and usability goals
• Master your tools: Use Figma to its full potential and help establish best practices for the team. You don't have to be an expert yet - but you should be eager to become one

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in product, UI, or UX design
• A strong portfolio showcasing your design thinking, systems thinking, and craft across multiple digital products.
• Experience or a strong interest in building and maintaining design systems
• A passion for creating scalable and reusable design solutions that benefit both users and teams
• Comfortable communicating and collaborating with a wide range of people - from developers to directors
• Curiosity and empathy for users, with a desire to validate your work through user research and testing
• Proficiency in Figma (or similar tools), with a desire to go deep into the tool and continuously level up
• Comfortable working in a hybrid setup with at least two in-office days per week

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Past experience in the e-commerce and/or the online travel industry
• Exposure to branding and visual identity

Benefits

• Hybrid work setup (2 days in our office based in the beautiful Cape Town V&A Waterfront) - parking included
• Flexible start times
• Free lunch on in-office days
• Discovery Medical Aid contributions & Vitality Health subscription
• Retirement Annuity fund contribution
• Flexible leave policy with 20 days of annual leave
• Get a half-day off every month (which adds up to 6 extra days)
• Digital nomad month (work from anywhere)
• Showers on site
• Travel vouchers and discounts
• High-end laptops and workstation setup for both in-office and home
• Team budget for learning, online courses, and conferences
• Regular team events and more

We're Hiring: Junior Designer – Eurocasa Cape Town

At
Eurocasa Cape Town
, we specialise in the
design and installation of luxury imported Italian kitchens and wardrobes
. As part of
The Excellence Group
, Eurocasa represents world-renowned Italian brands and delivers bespoke, high-end design solutions tailored to our clients' lifestyles.

We are seeking a
Junior Designer
to join our dynamic and passionate design team. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to luxury residential projects while developing your career in an environment defined by craftsmanship, precision, and design excellence.

Key Requirements

• 2-3 years' experience in the kitchen, wardrobe, and living space design industry
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong understanding of materials, finishes, space planning and design cohesion
• Excellent project management, organisational, and time management skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field
• Ability to work on-site and collaborate with clients and internal teams in Cape Town
• Valid driver's licence and own vehicle is essential
• Team-oriented, positive, and open-minded individual with a commitment to professional growth
• Experience in the furniture or luxury design industry is a strong advantage

Key Responsibilities

• Taking client briefs and translating them into creative and technical design solutions
• Designing kitchens, wardrobes, and living areas for high-end residential projects
• Preparing estimates, quotations, and design documentation
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure quality and specification accuracy
• Managing project timelines and maintaining strong client relationships
• Showroom-based position (hybrid work not applicable)

Join a Team Defined by Excellence

If you are a creative, driven designer who thrives in a professional and design-led environment, we invite you to apply and grow with a brand that defines luxury living.

To apply, please send your comprehensive CV and portfolio to:

Shanelle September | HR Manager