Junior UX/UI Designer at GhostTraders

, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Aug, 26

Salary

2500.0

Posted On

23 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

UX Design, UI Design, Figma, UX Research, Wireframing, Prototyping, Canva, WordPress, User-Centered Design, User Interviews, Usability Testing, Journey Mapping, SEO, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Industry

Consumer Services

Description

GhostTraders is seeking a passionate and creative Junior UX/UI Designer to join our dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment where design and technology intersect. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for aesthetics, a strong understanding of user-centered design principles, and the ability to translate complex requirements into intuitive and engaging interfaces. At GhostTraders, you will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and senior designers to create seamless digital experiences that delight our users. This position is perfect for someone eager to grow their career in UX/UI design, who thrives on feedback, and is enthusiastic about learning the latest design tools and methodologies. We value creativity, attention to detail, and a user-first mindset, ensuring our products not only function well but also provide meaningful and enjoyable interactions. Join GhostTraders and be a part of a team that is passionate about pushing the boundaries of design, contributing to cutting-edge projects, and making a tangible impact in the digital trading industry. Responsibilities Design user interfaces for web products including our academy platform, landing pages, and internal tools Conduct UX research to understand how traders use our products and where friction exists Build and maintain reusable components within our Figma design system Collaborate with the development team to ensure designs are implemented accurately Create wireframes, prototypes, and final UI designs across multiple breakpoints Design marketing assets and content in Canva for social, web, and campaigns Present your design decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Assist with WordPress page building and basic front-end implementation where needed 1 to 5 years of experience in UX/UI design, ideally on digital products A strong portfolio that demonstrates your design thinking process, not just final screens Solid understanding of UX research methods including user interviews, usability testing, and journey mapping Proficiency in Figma including components, auto layout, variants, and design systems Familiarity with WordPress as a publishing and product platform Basic understanding of SEO and how design decisions affect search performance Strong working knowledge of Canva for content and marketing design The ability to explain design decisions clearly to people who are not designers Good written and verbal communication skills in English Fully remote position with flexible working hours Monthly salary of $1,500 to $2,500 depending on experience Direct exposure to a real fintech and edtech product roadmap A small team where your work has visible impact from day one The opportunity to grow with the business as we scale from an academy to full financial services platform Advantageous Experience implementing UI designs using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Familiarity with financial products, fintech, or trading platforms Understanding of Smart Money Concepts or institutional trading methodology Experience designing for SaaS or subscription-based products How to Apply Submit your application along with your portfolio and CV at: https://ghosttraders.co/careers/ Use application reference GT120301 when submitting. Applications close 30 June 2026. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Responsibilities

Design user interfaces for web products, including academy platforms and landing pages, while maintaining a Figma design system. Conduct UX research and collaborate with developers to ensure accurate implementation of intuitive digital experiences.