Consultant UX/UI Designer (VODW)

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EY VODW is a leading consultancy firm specializing in customer experience. We pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions that drive growth and efficiency for our clients across various industries. As we continue to expand our design team, we are seeking a talented and motivated Junior UX/UI Designer to join us.

The opportunity - What future are you building towards?

You will join a young team of enthousiastic designers that is part of the worldwide EY IXD (Innovation & Experience Design) collective. The collective holds 1500+ professionals across 20+ countries in the fields of customer centric design, digital product and service design, engineering and delivery.

Our team - Do great minds always think alike?

The VODW department transforms customer-centric companies from start to finish. Through our combined expertise, we strengthen organizations and provide their teams with the knowledge, tools, and energy they need to move forward. We help organizations define objectives and the company strategy, design the future, and shape reality. With our heads in the clouds and our feet on the ground. Our VODW department consists of business strategists, designers, technologists, data scientists, and transformation specialists who, together with colleagues in other countries, shape the global EY Design and Engineering collective.

Responsibilities – How can you make a lasting impact in a rapidly changing world?

• You work closely with our team of designers, developers, and business consultants to create engaging and intuitive user experiences for our clients' digital products and platforms.

• Have the opportunity to contribute to all stages of the design process, from research and concept development to prototyping and implementation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and user needs.

• Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis to inform design decisions.

• Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to visualize design concepts.

• Iterate on designs based on feedback and user testing results.

• Work closely with developers to ensure designs are implemented accurately and efficiently.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in UX/UI design.
  

Job requirements – Where do you start if you want to change the world?

• You have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Design, Experience Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field.

• 0 - 2 years of working experience. A relevant internship is an advantage.

• Strong portfolio or thesis project showcasing UX/UI design projects and process.

• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.

• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma.

• Basic understanding of front-end development

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Eagerness to learn and grow in a dynamic team environment .

• Fluent in English (both written and verbal) and Fluent in Dutch (both written and verbal)

Already interested? Apply now!

What we offer – Is everything that counts being counted?

• • Vitality: the choice is yours. An online session with an external vitality coach, practical tips on topics such as nutrition, energy, sleep, and mindset, a discount at Healthcity, and/or a voucher card to rent a padel court

  • Flexible working: you decide where and when you work in consultation with your team. At home, at the office, at the client's location, or from another European country (up to 20 working days per year)

  • Salary: in addition to your fixed salary, depending on EY's financial performance, you may be eligible for a bonus. You are also entitled to an expense allowance (depending on the position) and an internet allowance of €40 net per month

  • Time off: you are entitled to 29 vacation days per year when full-time employed and you have the option to purchase additional days.

  • Training and education: EY believes it's important to provide everyone with the opportunity for continuous development. Therefore, we offer various soft and hard skills training programs, external courses, and the possibility to enroll in additional education. For example, you can obtain an MBA to broaden your skills in leadership, business, and tech

  • Mobility: contribute directly to our ambition to reduce EY's carbon footprint to zero by 2025. With the new scheme, you can choose from diverse sustainable options through the EY My Daily Travel app or online platform. This includes lease bicycles, electric shared scooters, electric shared cars, flexible lease cars, and various subscriptions for public transport. You can also track your CO2 footprint using the app

To learn more about working at EY, please visit the following link: What it's like to work here | EY - Netherlands

The office

Our office in Amsterdam is located on the Zuidas: a bustling area where many companies are based. In our Cross Towers, as many as 1000 people are welcomed daily. Haven't had breakfast yet? Then a special smoothie will be made for you or simply a delicious cappuccino. During lunchtime, the team is ready to serve you a fresh lunch. For a breathtaking view of Amsterdam, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning through the Wavespace. This high-tech environment brings together clients and colleagues virtually worldwide!

Recruitment procedure – How can you prepare for a long life together?

The recruitment procedure consists (in general) out of 2 interviews and/or a Business Case (about port folio). An (online) assessment and a pre-employment screening will also be part of the process.

Due to laws and regulations, and because EY (and in some cases its clients) has high demands on the reliability and integrity of its employees, every new employee will be screened. Depending on your rank the pre-employment screening could contain the following: Certificate of Conduct (in Dutch: VOG) or - if requesting a Dutch VOG is not possible - Criminal Background Check of the country you are currently living or have lived during the last five years, integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diploma’s and/or work experience and consultation of the Dutch insolvency registry.