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# Associate, UX Designer - Equity Zen

- **Company:** Morgan Stanley
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $115,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe InDesign, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, User-Centered Design, Website Wireframe, Figma
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0c0679ec-2a55-438d-8344-15fa132c7d88

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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.


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