Graduate Product Designer

ctrl-alt.co; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech company is seeking a Graduate Product Designer to shape the future of tokenization. This role involves designing intuitive web and mobile experiences, supporting product development, and collaborating closely with teams. Candidates should have a design portfolio and a degree in Product or Interaction Design. The position offers competitive salary, stock options, and a supportive environment for personal growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stock options

Private healthcare

Annual leave and birthday off

Learning development budget

Qualifications

• A portfolio showcasing product, UX, or relevant design work is required.
• Experience creating wireframes, UI designs, and interactive prototypes.
• Ability to communicate design ideas clearly and explain design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design intuitive web and mobile experiences that simplify complex workflows.
• Support the development of products for financial institutions and enterprises.
• Help bring clarity to ambiguous problem spaces through strong design craft.

Skills

UX principles

Product design

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree in Product Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Job description

Ctrl Alt is designing and operating the on‑chain infrastructure powering digital capital markets globally. We bring together expertise in financial markets and cutting‑edge in‑house technology to deliver tailored, compliant solutions in the alternative assets space. Since launching in 2022, we’ve tokenized over $850m in assets across real estate, private credit, funds, litigation finance and more. We’re building a high‑performance, people‑first culture where ambitious individuals can thrive. We move fast, think big and hold ourselves to a high bar, while keeping things collaborative, open and genuinely fun.

What's Involved

We’re looking for a Graduate Product Designer to join our growing team and help shape the future of tokenization at Ctrl Alt. This is an excellent opportunity for a designer early in their career to gain hands‑on experience working on real products in a fast‑growing fintech environment.

In this role, you’ll work closely with our Senior Product Designer and cross‑functional teams to support the design of our iOS app and web platform.

• Design intuitive web and mobile experiences that simplify complex workflows
• Support the development of products that enable financial institutions, asset managers, and enterprises to issue, trade, and manage tokenized assets at scale
• Help bring clarity to ambiguous problem spaces through thoughtful product thinking and strong design craft
• Participate in design critiques, both giving and receiving feedback to continuously improve the quality of the work
• Contribute to maintaining and evolving our design system, ensuring consistency across web and mobile experiences
• Support with design QA, working with engineers to ensure designs are implemented accurately and meet quality standards
• Learn and grow through close collaboration and mentorship from our Senior Product Designer and Product Managers

Requirements

Must Haves

• A portfolio showcasing product, UX, or relevant design work (academic, personal, or placement projects welcome)
• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Product Design, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Experience Design, or a related field
• Experience creating wireframes, UI designs, and interactive prototypes in Figma
• A solid understanding of UX principles and user‑centred design
• Ability to communicate design ideas clearly and explain design decisions
• Strong attention to detail, with a high bar for quality and accountability in visual design execution
• Comfortable receiving feedback and taking ownership of iterating designs to improve quality
• A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn, grow, and develop as a product designer

Nice to Haves

• Internship, placement year, or freelance experience in a product or digital design role
• Basic understanding of front‑end development concepts (e.g. responsive design, components)
• Experience contributing to or working with a design system (academic or professional)
• Interest in fintech, blockchain, or complex technical products

What it’s like working at Ctrl Alt

• Build and own the future of finance – Take real responsibility in shaping digital capital markets, with the autonomy to lead decisions and drive impact.
• Solve meaningful problems with exceptional people – Tackle complex challenges at the intersection of finance and technology alongside leaders with experience from Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, UBS, and Revolut.
• Grow fast in a high‑performance environment – Stretch beyond your comfort zone through close collaboration, rapid feedback, and continuous learning.
• Innovate and make your mark – Bring bold ideas to life and influence our platform, products, and how we operate from day one.
• Grow at speed – Stretch beyond your comfort zone with increased responsibility, fast feedback, and an environment designed for continuous improvement.

How we support you

• Competitive salaries with regular reviews that reflect your impact, performance, and progression.
• Generous stock options so you directly share in the company’s growth and long‑term success.
• Premium private healthcare to support your physical wellbeing.
• 26 days of annual leave, plus your birthday off, and regional bank holidays – with flexible leave so you can take time off when you need it.
• An enhanced parental leave policy to support you and your family at every stage.
• A MacBook, screens, and any additional equipment you need to perform at a high level.
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes covering childcare, groceries, EV cars, tech, pensions, bikes, and subscriptions.
• Modern, centrally located offices in London, Belfast, Dundalk, and Dubai – designed for collaboration and focus.
• An annual learning and personal development budget for training, exams, certifications, and qualifications – whatever helps you move forward.

How to Apply

Simply hit apply below; you will be redirected to a form to fill out all relevant details. You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.