Elmien Pietersen

UI/UX Designer · Cape Town

Profile

Elmien Pietersen

Aspiring UI/UX Designer with a background in graphic design and experience creating digital visuals and design projects for clients and personal development. Completed the Google UX Design Professional Certificate, developing knowledge of user-centred design, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing and accessibility. Proficient in Figma for designing and communicating digital experiences. A creative, detail-oriented and fast learner passionate about solving problems and creating intuitive, visually engaging user experiences. Seeking an entry-level UI/UX Design opportunity with opportunities to learn, collaborate and grow.

Work Experience

  1. Freelance Social Media Manager & Graphic Designer

    2026 – Current
    • Created digital visuals and graphic design content for client projects.
    • Managed content calendars and scheduled social media posts strategically.
    • Maintained visual consistency across social media and digital platforms.
    • Worked with clients using creative briefs and brand guidelines.
    • Applied visual storytelling and design principles to communicate ideas effectively.

  2. Freelance UI/UX Designer

    2025 – Current

    Independent Client and Personal Projects

    • Created UI/UX design projects focused on usability, visual consistency and user needs.
    • Developed wireframes, interface layouts and prototypes to explore and communicate design ideas.
    • Applied user-centred design principles when planning navigation and user flows.
    • Refined designs through iteration, feedback and attention to detail.
    • Used Figma to create and develop digital interface designs.

Technical Skills

UI/UX Design

User flows, information architecture, wireframing and prototyping

Interface Design

High-fidelity mockups, visual hierarchy, layout and composition

User-Centred Design

User research fundamentals, usability testing and design iteration

Accessibility

Accessible design principles and readability

Responsive Design

Designing with different screen sizes in mind

Design Software

Figma

Creative Skills

Graphic design, visual storytelling, branding and digital content creation

Professional Skills

Attention to detail, creative problem-solving, communication and adaptability

Education

Fedisa Fashion School

Fashion Design (Foundational Studies)

2024

Google UX Design Professional Certificate

  • UX design fundamentals and user research
  • User problem definition and empathy
  • Wireframing and prototyping in Figma
  • Usability testing and design iteration
  • Responsive design and accessibility
  • UX case study development

Certificate

Google UX Design Professional Certificate

Issued by Google through Coursera · 8 courses

15 Sep 2026
  1. Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
  2. Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate
  3. Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes
  4. Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts
  5. Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma
  6. Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites
  7. Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs
  8. Accelerate Your Job Search with AI

Verify this certificate on Coursera

Contact

Phone +27 73 951 4683
Email elmien2004pietersen@gmail.com
LinkedIn elmien-pietersen
Based in Cape Town, South Africa

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