UX Designer

IntellectEU is an international technology company focused on digital finance and emerging technologies. At IntellectEU we are on a mission to become the top-of-mind fintech company. We are committed to our people and believe in building a better future with the newest of the newest technologies. Giving young people and industry veterans a growing ground to play, launch ideas & work very closely with our clients. With our hands-on experience in both technical & capital markets, there’s no challenge that’s left untackled. Since 2006 we have been focused on financial messaging and integration, being a SWIFT service partner.

Hybrid role: Madrid, Spain. This position requires visiting an office twice per week.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver intuitive, user-centered interfaces for web applications built with React, Tailwind CSS, and Next.js.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and analyze feedback to inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that align with product requirements and brand guidelines.
• Develop and maintain component libraries and design systems using Storybook to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with developers to ensure seamless implementation of designs and maintain design consistency across the platform.
• Optimize user flows and interactions for accessibility, responsiveness, and performance.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems, style guides, and reusable components.
• Work with product and architecture teams to ensure designs meet business goals, technical constraints, and compliance standards.
• Participate in design reviews, provide constructive feedback, and advocate for best UX practices.
  
  

Technical skills:

• Upper-Intermediate English level.
• Master's/Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in UX/UI design for web applications.
• Strong expertise in modern front-end frameworks, especially React, Tailwind CSS, and Next.js.
• Proficiency in CSS3 and responsive design principles.
• Experience with Storybook for component documentation and design system management.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, accessibility standards (WCAG), and responsive design.
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and interpreting analytics to improve UX.
  

Nice to have

• Familiarity with front-end development workflows and ability to collaborate effectively with developers.
• Experience in creating and maintaining design systems and reusable components.
• Knowledge of performance optimization and SEO best practices in Next.js.
• Understanding of financial services or complex transactional platforms (a plus).

Soft skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage tasks independently.

We guarantee: 

• International experience in a stable company: the company has offices in Antwerp, Lisbon, Krakow, Kyiv, New York and operates on the market for over 15 years.
• A passionate team in an innovative, casual, positive, and open work environment, ready to meet your new ideas.
• Great opportunities for personal and professional development as well as the chance to change the way the business works in the financial world.

Join us to make an impact on the entire financial world!

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