Associate, UX Designer – Equity Zen

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. WM Platforms consists of ten sub-teams including: Field Experience & Platforms, Digital Client Experience & Platforms, Workplace Platforms, Automation & Workflow, Digital Trading & Investing, Generative AI, UX Design & Research, Strategy & Execution, WM Platforms Risk, and the Chief Operating Office. 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.” EquityZen is looking for a detail-oriented and creative Associate, UX Designer (Platforms) to join our growing team.

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.
• 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)
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous industry experience (Fintech, Wealthtech, private markets, or highly regulated industries) is a plus.

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.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered.
• Teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Support employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.
• Ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees