Jr. UX Designer

$135,200 - $156,000/Yr

Randstad - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

251-500 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Jr. UX Designer will support the creation of customer-centered experiences within a leading Fortune 500 Financial Services firm located in the NYC Financial District. This role involves collaborating with designers, product managers, and developers to simplify complex financial information through user-friendly designs. The position offers hands-on experience across the full design process, from research and ideation to prototyping and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Experience Design: Help create and refine user experiences across platforms, focusing on intuitive data visualizations and workflows.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with team members and stakeholders to align on goals and support the user experience.
• Translate Complexity into Simplicity: Assist in transforming complex information into clear, user-friendly interactions, workflows, and visuals.
• Prototyping & Implementation: Creating wireframes and prototypes, collaborating with developers to bring designs to life.
• Learn & Apply Data-Driven Design: Inquisitee to learn and leverage data insights and research to support informed design decisions that improve user satisfaction.
• Gain Exposure to Design Systems: Learn about maintaining consistent design standards and contribute to our design system.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in UX design or related field, with basic skills in visual design and prototyping.
• Familiarity with Figma, Axure, Adobe CS, or similar tools.
• Basic understanding of design systems and interest in learning to maintain cohesive design standards.
• Strong communication skills and eagerness to share ideas and learn from team members.
• A portfolio showcasing relevant design case studies.

Nice-to-haves

• User-Focused: You keep the end-user in mind and are passionate about creating accessible, customer-centered designs.
• Eager to Learn: You're comfortable with ambiguity and excited to develop your skills across various design disciplines.
• Collaborative & Communicative: You're a team player with strong communication skills and an interest in learning to effectively present design concepts.
• Detail-Oriented: You focus on accuracy in your designs and strive to ensure quality in every project.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Incentive and recognition program
• 401K contribution