– UI/UX Design Mentor

Position: UI/UX Design Mentor

Company: Apex Skill Technologies

Location: Remote (Online)

Employment Type: Part-Time / Freelance / Contract

About Apex Skill Technologies

Apex Skill Technologies is an EdTech company committed to bridging the gap between academics and industry through practical, industry-oriented training, internships, live projects, and placement assistance across various technology and engineering domains.

Job Summary

We are looking for a creative, experienced, and passionate UI/UX Design Mentor to deliver practical, industry-oriented online training to students. The mentor will be responsible for teaching UI/UX design concepts, providing hands-on guidance using industry-relevant design tools, mentoring students through real-world projects, and helping them build strong design portfolios for internships and entry-level opportunities.

The ideal candidate should have practical experience in User Interface Design, User Experience Design, User Research, Wireframing, Prototyping, and Design Systems , along with the ability to explain design concepts clearly and mentor students effectively.

Roles & Responsibilities

- Deliver engaging and structured live online sessions on UI/UX Design.
- Cover the complete curriculum within the scheduled course duration and allotted sessions.
- Teach UI/UX concepts through practical activities, case studies, real-world examples, and design challenges.
- Provide hands-on training using industry-relevant tools such as Figma , FigJam, Adobe XD, or equivalent tools.
- Teach students the complete UI/UX design process, from understanding user requirements to creating high-fidelity prototypes.
- Guide students in conducting user research and identifying user needs and pain points.
- Teach user personas, user journeys, information architecture, and user flows.
- Train students in wireframing, visual design, prototyping, usability testing, and design iteration.
- Explain core design principles, including typography, color theory, layout, visual hierarchy, spacing, accessibility, and responsive design.
- Introduce students to design systems, reusable components, styles, and UI consistency.
- Assign practical design exercises, case studies, and assessments.
- Assign one Minor Project and one Major Project based on real-world product or business use cases.
- Guide students through the complete project lifecycle, including research, ideation, wireframing, UI design, prototyping, testing, iteration,



and final presentation.
- Review student assignments and design work and provide constructive feedback.
- Conduct doubt-clearing sessions and provide design guidance where required.
- Help students create skilled UI/UX case studies and build a strong design portfolio.
- Guide students in presenting projects effectively through Figma, Behance, Dribbble, or other relevant portfolio platforms.
- Conduct placement-oriented sessions, including portfolio reviews, design interview preparation, and mock interviews.
- Guide students in preparing professional resumes and optimizing their LinkedIn profiles.
- Suggest relevant UI/UX and product design keywords to improve profile visibility and job shortlisting opportunities.
- Coordinate with the operations team regarding class schedules, attendance, student progress, assignments, and course completion.
- Ensure professional conduct during all classes and student interactions.

Core Topics to Be Covered

UI/UX Fundamentals

- Introduction to UI, UX, and Product Design
- Differences Between UI and UX
- Design Thinking Process
- Human-Centered Design
- Understanding Users and User Needs
- UX Research Fundamentals
- User Interviews and Surveys
- User Personas
- User Journey Mapping
- Problem Statements and User Pain Points

Information Architecture & User Flows
- Information Architecture
- Content Organization
- User Flows
- Task Flows
- Navigation Design
- Sitemap Creation

Wireframing & Prototyping
- Low-Fidelity Wireframes
- Mid-Fidelity Wireframes
- High-Fidelity UI Designs
- Interactive Prototypes
- Microinteractions
- Prototype Testing and Iteration

Visual UI Design
- Design Principles
- Typography
- Color Theory
- Layout and Grid Systems
- Visual Hierarchy
- Spacing and Alignment
- Icons and Images
- Accessibility Basics
- Responsive and Adaptive Design

Design Systems
- Components and Variants
- Design Tokens and Styles
- Reusable UI Elements
- Design Consistency
- Creating and Maintaining a Design System

Tools
- Figma
- FigJam
- Adobe XD or equivalent tools
- Relevant free or open-source design tools





Projects & Portfolio
- UI Redesign Case Study
- Mobile Application or Website Design
- Minor Project
- Major Capstone Project
- UX Case Study Documentation
- Portfolio Development

Required Technical Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with Figma.
- Knowledge of UI Design, UX Design, and Product Design principles.
- Experience in user research, user personas, journey mapping, and user flows.
- Strong wireframing and prototyping skills.
- Knowledge of typography, color theory, layout, visual hierarchy, and responsive design.
- Experience with design systems, components, and reusable design patterns.
- Knowledge of usability testing and design iteration.
- Ability to create professional UI/UX case studies and portfolios.

Required Professional Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to explain design concepts clearly and provide constructive feedback.
- Strong presentation and online teaching skills.
- Creativity, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to guide students through practical design exercises and projects.
- Good curriculum planning and time-management skills.
- Ability to engage students and encourage active participation.

Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or a related field.
- Prior experience as a UI/UX Designer, Product Designer, UX Researcher, Design Mentor, Technical Trainer, or Faculty Member.
- Experience in designing web applications, mobile applications, or digital products.
- Previous online teaching or student mentoring experience is preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timely completion of the planned curriculum.
- Student attendance and engagement.
- Quality of practical design training.
- Completion of assignments, case studies, and projects.
- Quality of student portfolios.
- Effectiveness of design reviews and mentoring.
- Student feedback and satisfaction.
- Placement readiness and interview preparation outcomes.

Why Join Apex Skill Technologies?
- Flexible remote mentoring opportunity.
- Opportunity to mentor students across India.
- Collaborative and learning-focused work environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to practical and industry-oriented design education.
- Opportunity to help students build strong portfolios and become career-ready UI/UX professionals.

📌 UI UX Mentor (India)
🏢 Apex Skill Technologies
📍 India