Associate, UX Designer – Equity Zen at E*TRADE from… · New York

Summary: Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm, and they are seeking an Associate, UX Designer for their EquityZen platform. The role involves supporting UX/UI initiatives, collaborating with product managers and technology teams, and creating user-centric designs to enhance the platform's functionality. Responsibilities: - Support complex and time-sensitive UX/UI initiatives that help push the EquityZen platform forward - Work closely with senior design and product leadership to aid in the visual and interactive execution of the company roadmap - Collaborate directly with product managers and the Technology team to build accessible, intuitive, and user-centric interfaces - Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for new features and platform enhancements - Assist in conducting user research and usability testing, analyzing qualitative feedback to uncover insights and support design-driven decision making - Participate in agile ceremonies and partner with Technology to ensure designs are implemented accurately and maintain high-quality standards - Gather and organize design feedback from Product, Sales, Operations, Compliance, and other internal teams to iterate on current and future user experiences Required Qualifications: - 1-3 years of experience in UX/UI design, product design, or a related role, preferably at a technology startup - Undergraduate degree, preferably with a concentration in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Technology, or a related field - An interest in Fintech, Wealthtech, private markets, or highly regulated industries (previous industry experience is a plus) - A strong portfolio demonstrating a solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual problem-solving. (Please share a link to this on your resume – or attach as part of your application) - Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite - Experience assisting with the design lifecycle - from initial discovery and wireframing to user testing and developer handoff - Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively articulate design decisions, share updates, and gather feedback across the organization - Entrepreneurial drive and a bias for action; eager to navigate the uncertainty of new products and learn how to prioritize design initiatives effectively - A demonstrated passion to learn, grow your design skillset, and contribute to a collaborative team environment Required Skills: UX/UI design, Product design, User-centered design, Interaction design, Visual problem-solving, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Wireframing, User testing, Developer handoff, User research, Usability testing, Entrepreneurial drive Benefits: Some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry