UX Designer

Work from home and join a fast-growing Australian fintech company! We're seeking a visionary and experience UX Designer who has a background in Fintech and extensive experience in all facets of the UX design process.

Minimum Requirements

• General Qualifications:
• Be a Filipino citizen residing in the Philippines
• Secure a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Core Competencies & Cultural Fit:
• Build and maintain strong interpersonal and trust-based relationships across all organizational levels
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing for reports, presentations, and business discussions
• Demonstrate exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, identify issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and recommend effective solutions
• Take full ownership of all work, from problem identification to solution implementation
• Proactively seek learning opportunities and embrace challenges
• Adapt quickly to new processes or priorities in an evolving environment
• Collaborate effectively with and across teams; share insights and contribute to collective goals while maintaining a required presence
• Professional Experience:
• Command a minimum of 2-4 years of progressive experience in UX/Product Design, with direct experience designing for production applications
• Demonstrate a proven track record of successfully owning the design process for small-to-medium-sized features with clear business goals
• Exhibit experience participating actively in design critiques, stakeholder reviews, and development handoffs
• Technical Skills:
• Master core design and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch) to efficiently create wireframes, mockups, and functional prototypes
• Command solid proficiency in planning and executing foundational user research activities (setting up unmoderated tests, conducting user interviews, analyzing survey data)
• Possess practical knowledge of HTML and CSS structure to understand component constraints and ensure design feasibility
• Specialized Knowledge:
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of core usability principles and apply them effectively to solve design challenges and improve user flows
• Possess in-depth knowledge of the end-to-end design process from ideation and wireframing through high-fidelity UI and specification documentation
• Exhibit proven capability in contributing to and utilizing an established design system and ensuring the proper use of existing components
  

Good To Have

• Hold a certification in visual design fundamentals or basic accessibility standards
• Bring experience in designing for both web and native mobile platforms (iOS and Android)
• Possess knowledge of motion design principles and simple animation techniques to enhance user interaction
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Requirements Definition:
• Plan and conduct comprehensive user research activities, including interviews, surveys, usability testing, and contextual inquiries
• Analyze user behavior, needs, motivations, and pain points to inform design decisions
• Create and refine user personas, empathy maps, and user journey maps based on research findings
• Identify key user problems and opportunities for design intervention
• Synthesize research data into actionable insights and communicate findings to stakeholders
• Information Architecture and Interaction Design:
• Design intuitive and logical information architectures for digital products (sitemaps, navigation flows)
• Create user flows and wireframes to illustrate interaction patterns and user journeys
• Define and document user interface specifications and interaction behaviors
• Ensure consistency in design patterns and user experience across product features
• Apply principles of human-computer interaction (HCI) and usability best practices
• User Interface (UI) Design and Visual Communication:
• Develop high-fidelity screen designs that align with brand guidelines and user interface standards
• Collaborate with developers to ensure accurate implementation of visual designs
• Maintain an understanding of current design trends and visual aesthetics
• Prototyping and Testing:
• Develop interactive prototypes of varying fidelity to test design concepts and validate solutions
• Plan and conduct usability testing sessions with target users
• Analyze usability test results, identify usability issues, and propose design improvements
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback and testing outcomes
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work collaboratively with product managers, developers, and other key stakeholders—both internal and external—across all phases of the product development lifecycle
• Present design concepts, rationale, and research findings clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences
• Facilitate design workshops and brainstorming sessions to foster collaboration and consensus
• Provide constructive feedback in design critiques and receive feedback openly
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development process
• Design System Management and Governance:
• Contribute to the creation, maintenance, and evolution of the design system
• Ensure adherence to design system guidelines across products and features
• Educate cross-functional teams on design system usage and benefits
• Accessibility and Inclusivity:
• Design user experiences that are accessible to all users, adhering to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards
• Incorporate inclusive design principles to cater to a diverse range of users
• Conduct accessibility audits and recommend improvements
• Process Improvement and Best Practices:
• Continuously research and apply new UI/UX design methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Contribute to the improvement of the overall design process and team workflows
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and user experience innovations
• Share knowledge and mentor less experienced designers
  

This is a full-time position following the 9 AM to 6 PM Manila schedule.

Join the Team Shaping the Future of Wealth Tech

At Elemnta, we aren't just keeping up with the industry—we are setting the pace. We are a global team united in purpose, empowering our people to lead and step up to the challenge of transforming the financial technology landscape. Our mission is to unlock both data and experience efficiency, enabling wealth management platforms to harness their full potential.

We are an organisation driven by our core values. Our work environment is progressive and flexible, but our standards are high. As a fast-growing startup, we are open about the road ahead: the pace is quick, the pressure is on at times, and as a team we constantly strive for excellence every day. We are looking for people who want to grow, who strive for excellence, and who are ready for the increasing pressure and rewards of a scaling startup. If you want to make a real impact and help us create tomorrow faster, we want to hear from you.

Elemnta Values

• Take Accountability: We take ownership of our objectives, responsibility for our integrity and embrace accountability. We drive collective results and celebrate victories as a team.
• Respect and Collaborate: We respect diverse talents and voices. We value open communication, and empathy which fuels the strength of our collaboration. Everyone feels connected, valued and empowered.
• Innovate and Adapt to Change: We embrace continuous learning, adapt to change, and constantly seek new ways of working. We are known for our speed, agility and creativity.
• Strive for Excellence: We commit to understanding our customer's needs and get to work exceeding their expectations. We drive our customers success by creating high-quality solutions that deliver exceptional results.
• Prioritize Wellbeing to Fuel Performance: We prioritize both professional achievement and personal wellbeing at the same time. We embrace productive boundaries and cultivate work-life harmony, we fuel peak performance by taking good care of ourselves and each other.