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About the Role

EquityZen, a part of Morgan Stanley, is seeking a detail-oriented and creative Associate, UX Designer (Platforms) to join their growing team. This role supports complex UX/UI initiatives, working closely with senior design and product leadership to execute the company roadmap and build accessible, intuitive, and user-centric interfaces.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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)
• 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.

Skills

• Figma
• Adobe Creative Suite

Location

• New York Plaza, NY

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Associate

Education Level

• Undergraduate degree

Salary/Compensations

• $58,000 - $115,000

Benefits

• Attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry
• Opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest
• Supported and empowered environment
• Ample opportunity to move about the business

About the Company

• Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.
• The Firm’s employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
• Morgan Stanley is committed to helping its employees build meaningful careers and we strive to be a place for people to learn, achieve and grow.
• In the Wealth Management division, we help people, businesses and institutions build, preserve, and manage wealth so they can pursue their financial goals.
• Wealth Management (WM) Platforms manages industry-leading platforms, across all WM channels and client segments, to provide a unified digital experience, unlock growth, and deliver efficiencies for Advisors, Clients, and Institutions.
• EquityZen, a part of Morgan Stanley, is a leading marketplace for pre-IPO investments, connecting shareholders of private companies with accredited investors.
• Through its category-leading technology and innovative approach, EquityZen delivers data-driven insights and tools that empower its 800,000 users to navigate the private markets with confidence.
• Having completed more than 51,000 private placements in nearly 500 private companies, EquityZen is on a mission to deliver “Private Markets for the Public.”

Equal Opportunity

• Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.
• Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
• Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.