Junior Production Designer

Junior Product Designer

Candide is an AI-first technology company based at Babylonstoren in the Cape Winelands, with a second office in the United Kingdom. We build the digital products behind some of the world’s most celebrated hospitality and lifestyle estates, including Babylonstoren, The Newt in Somerset, Vignamaggio, and others.

Based on the Babylonstoren estate, our team designs, develops, and maintains a wide range of digital products, including eCommerce platforms, mobile applications, admissions and membership systems, booking engines, and brochure websites. We are a small, collaborative, and high-performing team, passionate about creating exceptional digital experiences for a portfolio of internationally recognised luxury brands.

Minimum Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Product Design, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, UI/UX, or a related field will be advantageous.
• 1–3 years’ experience in product design, UI/UX, or a related role.
• Fluent in both Afrikaans and English (written and spoken).
• A strong portfolio demonstrating your design thinking, problem-solving approach, and design process.
• Proficient in Figma with practical day-to-day experience.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to create intuitive, user-centred designs.
• An interest in and understanding of AI-powered tools that can enhance the design and research process.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present and justify design decisions.
• Eager to learn, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the design, product, and engineering teams to design and improve digital products and services.
• Conduct user research to better understand customer needs and translate insights into meaningful design solutions.
• Design new user journeys and continuously improve existing user experiences to create intuitive, user-friendly products.
• Ensure consistency across the digital experience of multiple brands by following established design standards.
• Refine user interfaces and interactions to deliver seamless and engaging digital experiences.
• Identify opportunities to improve user experience, usability, and conversion rates.
• Apply and contribute to the multi-brand design system, identifying opportunities for enhancement where necessary.
• Rapidly test, validate, and iterate on design ideas using user feedback and data-driven insights.
• Embrace AI-first tools throughout the design process to improve efficiency, creativity, and collaboration.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes, standards, and best practices within the team.