Junior UX/UI Designer

Koç University Information Technology Directorate is looking for a Junior UX/UI Designer to join our Digital Solutions Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing intuitive and visually appealing interfaces for web and mobile applications.

• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using Figma.

• Support the creation and maintenance of design systems and UI component libraries.

• Assist in user research activities to understand user needs and expectations.

• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders throughout the design process.

• Participate in user testing, feedback collection, and usability research activities.

• Learn and apply UX/UI best practices, accessibility standards, and current design trends.

• Support the design of visual and branding materials such as banners, infographics, and promotional assets in line with the university’s corporate identity.

• Dedicated to automating design workflows and enhancing efficiency; strategically leveraging AI tools (Figma AI, Claude, Lovable) to manage the end-to-end process—from rapid UI generation to interactive prototyping—while utilizing structured prompt engineering to iterate effectively on user flows and UX copy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Communication Design, or a related field.

• Up to 1 year of experience in UX/UI or digital product design (internship or freelance experience is welcome).

• Familiarity with Figma and Adobe tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator (Adobe XD is a plus).

• Basic understanding of UX concepts such as personas, user journeys, and accessibility principles.

• Strong willingness to learn new tools, design methods, and technologies.

• Attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.

• Good command of English.

• A portfolio or sample work demonstrating design skills and design thinking.

Koç University embraces the principle of equal opportunities. All candidates are evaluated without discrimination based on race, gender, national or social origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.