UI/UX Designer – FX & CFDs at ThinkMarkets in Chicago, IL

ThinkMarkets is a global online brokerage firm, specializing in multi-asset trading solutions to thousands of clients around the world. With our flagship ThinkTrader platform, we allow our clients to trade the world 24 hours a day. Our mission is to build an AI-first trading platform by providing access to global markets, advanced trading features and thousands of products across multiple geographies so our clients can trade the world. We use the latest technologies to give traders seamless access to our proprietary trading platforms. 

As a UX/UI Designer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality user experiences across our digital ecosystem, including web, mobile, and trading platforms.

You will play a key role in shaping both product and marketing design, balancing user needs with business objectives to drive engagement, conversion, and brand impact.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with marketing, product, and development teams to design new features and enhance existing platforms
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that clearly communicate user journeys and design intent
• Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and improve user experience
• Ensure designs align with both business goals and technical requirements
• Stay up to date with the latest design trends and technologies, and share your knowledge with the team
• Design high-quality marketing and visual assets in line with brand guidelines
• Develop creative that supports customer acquisition, engagement, and conversion KPIs
• Use data and performance insights to continuously optimise design and messaging
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in UX/UI design, ideally within fintech, trading, or financial services
• Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design process and impactful outcomes
• Experience designing for both product and marketing use cases
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); Zeplin or similar tools are a plus
• Experience with prototyping and presenting design concepts to stakeholders
• Understanding of micro-interactions and modern UI patterns
• Strong focus on mobile-first and cross-platform design
• Ability to balance creativity with performance-driven outcomes and business goals
• Experience in trading or financial services is highly desirable