UI/UX Designer
Join our team of future-thinkers, strategic pathfinders and technological explorers. IONA is a digital agency specialising in next-generation ecommerce. We say it like it is, and never settle for less - it’s what our clients love about us. With studios in Helsinki, London, and Davao City in the Philippines, our global team is known for delivering the best solutions using premium technologies, methods and strategies. Our client list includes high-profile brands like Alamy, HMD Global and more.
Job description
We are looking for a UX/UI Designer to join our team in Helsinki. You’ll be responsible for creating usable and delightful user experiences for our clients together with other Iona designers, developers and strategists.
Our client projects vary from designing digital services, mobile applications, online shops, new business concepts for our clients, and sometimes even brand names, visual identities, and websites. Our ideal candidate enjoys the craft of design and is capable of communicating their design decisions to the clients.
Our design team is solid and growing – you can make an impact on the development of Iona’s design capabilities, projects and methods. At Iona, the design team works closely with our advisory team – for us design is an integral part of the strategy. Our multidisciplinary team in Helsinki consists of experienced professionals from various industries, many of whom have extensive knowledge of hands-on product and service development. Therefore, working at Iona also provides you an inspiring environment to learn from business development, project management and technology.
We are looking for candidates that have a suitable educational background and solid work experience. However, we value shipping products and services more than theoretical knowledge.
Must-have skills & qualifications:
+2 Years experience in client work
User-centric mindset
Skills in wireframing/drawing rough concept flows
Skills in UI design and prototyping in Figma and/or Sketch
Digital UI style guide creation (components)
Experience in working with devs
Proactive attitude
Good presentation and communication skills in English
Basic knowledge of accessibility
Experience in doing design handover to the devs
Experience in doing design QA for devs
Nice-to-have skills & qualifications:
User research & usability test conducting
Business-mindset
Interest to learn UX copywriting
High-fidelity prototyping and interaction design (e.g. with Framer)
Experience in organizing and facilitating workshops
E-commerce experience and knowledge
Finnish language skills
Basic skills in illustration & icon design
We offer an enjoyable and professional work environment, flexible working hours, personal development opportunities, and a competitive salary.
If you are interested, please apply by using the form below or email us at careers@iona.studio. Please include a portfolio or few recently shipped projects that you worked on and your personal responsibilities in those projects. Also, include your salary request and potential starting date.