ux designer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Department: Design
Position: Junior UI/UX Designer
Location: London, Hybrid (2/3 days office)
About Tech Alchemy
Tech Alchemy builds some of the most exciting startups in the world. In the past year we have built products featured by Apple, Amazon and BBC. We have helped raise over £75 million and exited twice. We’re a group of developers, designers and data scientists accelerating hand picked startups. Our services cover multiple parallels including concept design, branding, software development, business analysis, and funding.
We’re looking for a Junior UI/UX Designer to join our Design Team!
The Opportunity
We’re seeking an ambitious and self-driven Junior UI/UX designer to join our rapidly growing team. We’re currently a team of 12 designers who specialise in UX and/or UI, working on multiple exciting projects. Our HQ is in Shoreditch, where we expect this Designer to be based 2-3 times per week.
Responsibilities
- You will be responsible for the UI outputs, creating pixel perfect screens utilising design system components where possible, creating new patterns where required.
- Create design specification documents and contribute to the project design system and are comfortable to present designs and their rationale within the team.
- Have experience in understanding how to design products based on product requirements, user flow, and other UX requirements.
- Partner with other designers and product owner to solve for design problems leveraging an agile way of working
What will you bring to Tech Alchemy?
- Have experience working within Agile team and assist other designers to deliver designs across different digital platforms, (app, website, dashboard, etc.)
- Understand the principles of UX
- Have strong knowledge of UI pattern and create design system
- Strong communication both verbal and written
- Strong skills in design software, especially Figma (design and prototype)
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant design field or equivalent practical experience
Bonus if you are:
- Interested in creating beautiful transitions and animations to make the experience magical.
- Interested in tech and finance industry
- Have experience in webflow, lottie file and after effects.
- Interested in creating dashboard design
Only applicants with a portfolio/personal website to be considered. Ideally, it will be a personal website with 3-4 projects, but other formats are fine as well.
What will you get from us?
- Hybrid Remote: We trust you to get your work done wherever, whenever
- 25 days+bank holidays + birthday off: Take the time you need, when you need it
- Company issued tech: You’ll receive a bunch of tech ahead of your first day
- Comprehensive health benefits: Your well-being is a priority to us
- Weekly lunch: Have a free lunch on us
- Work/life Balance: Team members have the freedom and flexibility to organise their own work schedules with a high degree of autonomy in your role
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint:
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for ux designer roles across Tech Alchemy's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to .
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £96,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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