About this role
We’re Hiring: Associate UI/UX Designer Based in Quito, Ecuador | Full-Time | Hybrid About Us AxisKey (formerly Industry FinTech) is transforming the world of private capital markets through technology, automation, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Miami with a global team and a growing Technology team in Quito, we're building products and systems that make complex financial and business workflows more efficient, scalable, and easier to use. We're a fast-paced, collaborative team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and practical problem-solving. If you're passionate about UI/UX, digital products, and technology and excited to turn complex requirements into intuitive experiences, we'd love to meet you! The Role We're hiring an Associate UI/UX Designer to join our Technology team and help design and build intuituve digital experiences across AxisKey's internal tools and future client-facing products. The role is primarily focused on UI/UX and product design , including designing interfaces, mapping customer and investor journeys, identifying UX friction, and improving product and service experiences. You'll also work closely with the Technology team on AI-assisted frontend development , helping translate designs and prototypes into functional interfaces using modern frontend and AI-powered develoment tools. The ideal candidate combines strong UI/UX skills with product thinking, curiosity about technology, and an interest in AI-assisted development. You'll move between designing experiences, mapping workflows, prototyping solutions, and helping bring those solutions to life. What You’ll Do UI/UX & Product Design Design intuitive interfaces, wireframes, prototypes, and user flows in Figma. Map customer, investor, and internal user journeys to identify friction and improve product experiences. Translate business and user needs into clear, practical, and scalable design solutions. Maintain design components, systems, and documentation. Frontend & AI-Assisted Development Translate UI/UX designs into functional frontend interfaces alongside the Technology team. Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate frontend implementation, prototyping, and iteration. Support frontend QA and ensure implemented interfaces align with design specifications. Technology Collaboration Work closely with Engineering and Product to validate designs and technical feasibility. Communicate design decisions, interactions, edge cases, and implementation requirements. Iterate on designs based on product, user, and engineering feedback. Help establish efficient design-to-development workflows and handoff processes. What We’re Looking For Must-Haves 1-3 years of experience in UI/UX Design, Product Design, Frontend Design, or a related field. Strong portfolio demonstrating UI/UX design, user flows, interfaces, prototypes, and digital product work. Strong proficiency in Figma, including components, Auto Layout, prototyping, and developer handoff. Strong understanding of UX principles, including usability, information architecture, user flows, interaction design, and visual hierarchy. Ability to map and analyze customer and investor journeys and identify opportunities to improve user experiences. Basic understanding of frontend development concepts and how digital interfaces are built. Experience using or willingness to learn AI-assisted frontend development and coding tools. Ability to collaborate closely with developers and understand technical constraints. Strong attention to detail, particularly around UI consistency, responsive behavior, interaction states, and implementation accuracy. Professional English proficiency for working with an international Technology team. Bonus Points For Experience building or modifying frontend interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, or similar technologies. Hands-on experience with AI-assisted coding tools. Experience translating Figma designs into functional frontend interfaces. Experience designing SaaS, fintech, B2B, enterprise, or workflow-heavy products. Experience working with customer, investor, or financial-services journeys. Experience designing internal tools, dashboards, admin platforms, or complex business workflows. Strong interest in AI, emerging technologies, and the future of product development. What You’ll Get Competitive local salary Full Ecuadorian benefits (IESS, 13th & 14th salaries, paid holidays) 15 days of paid time off, plus 1 extra day each year Company laptop + home office setup (after 3 months) Hybrid work setup (3 in-office days per week) Referral Bonus Program Career growth in a fast-scaling company Ready to Join the Axis Key (formerly IFT) Team? We’d love to hear from you! You can apply through one of these ways: Send your resume in English to [email protected] with the subject: “Associate UI/UX Designer – [Your Name]” Apply through our hiring platform: Trakstar Or apply directly via LinkedIn