Junior UX/UI Designer

About Reaktor

At Reaktor, we create digital products, services, and strategies built on exceptional technological competence. We are looking for software developers to join our team in Amsterdam – wherever you might be living now.

Position

We are looking for a Junior UX/UI Designer to join an award-winning team of Digital, Interaction and Experience designers at our Amsterdam office that has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work.

As a Junior UX/UI Designer you:

• Help with wireframing / drawing flows
• Produce UI elements in Figma
• Help in setting up UI kits and design systems
• Create interactive prototypes
• Carry out market research and competitor benchmarking
• Turn abstract problems into more concrete flows and flowcharts
• Support UX research: prepare interviews, conduct interviews and usability tests, prepare and conduct surveys, and turn research results into insights
• Write user stories
• Support the team on pitches and communicate design solutions with clients
• Participate in the everyday life of Reaktor design community

Your qualification

Have 1-2 years of experience in digital design.
Are proactive and eager to learn.
Can show a combination of UX and Visual skills.

UX skills:

• Drawing user flows
• Assembling polished UIs from existing components
• Building interactive prototypes
• Market research and benchmarking
• Ability to spot what makes a valuable and user-friendly digital service
• Service system thinking / Information architecture – understanding a full representation of a service

Visual skills:

• Have a keen eye for detail and all things visual
• Understanding color theory, typography, hierarchy, grids and laws of composition

When it comes to tools, we appreciate the knowledge of Figma. Experience of working with engineers and understanding technology is a plus.

What we offer

There is no status quo. You will join a dynamic team granting you a lot of autonomy to experiment, innovate and create. At Reaktor, you will collaborate with top engineers on impactful projects. We care about your development: you can take part in certification programs, numerous trainings and receive support from your mentors.

Our Amsterdam office has a unique vibe being a lively mix of 70 people coming from 28 different countries: we love to connect, enjoy team activities and learn from failure and embrace success together.

Here are our benefits in detail:

• Flexible working hours
• Team activities and get-togethers
• Compensation of self-development activities (courses, conferences, certifications, etc.)
• The latest computer and phone of your choice
• Extended health insurance
• Screens, keyboard, headphones and the gear you need to make great work
• An ergonomic home office if needed
• Healthy and not-so-healthy snacks and drinks at the office
• Travel expenses
• Phone subscription
• Home internet expenses coverage
• Company trips

Relocation

If you’re not based in Amsterdam, no worries. What’s important is that you’d be willing to come join us. To make sure we’re a home for top talent like you, we offer a nice relocation package, as well as all the help and advice you need in moving over.

Additional details

This is what happens after you apply:

• We’ll start with a brief video chat, just to say hi. Hi!
• Then we’ll get to know you a bit better in our Attitude interview. We’ll talk about your past experiences and try to understand how you’d fit in the team
• Next up is our Skills interview
• Lastly, a chat to discuss some practicalities and make you an offer we hope you can’t refuse

So, dear future colleague, we can’t wait to hear from you!