Junior UI/UX Designer - hybrid location position in Philadelphia

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

wireframes
design
prototypes
digital
human-computer interaction
UI/UX
mobile

Job Details

Established in 1832, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a full-service financial services firm, providing comprehensive financial advice and superior service to individual, corporate, and institutional investors. At Janney, our mission is to be the highest standard of success in financial relationships.

Through our wealth management approach, we focus on the delivery of strategic financial plans
that utilize a variety of financial products and services best suited to help individual investors
and families meet their financial goals. Janney is equally committed to providing our corporate,
municipal and institutional clients objective advice for the successful execution of their unique
business plans. Janney serves clients through a network of professionals in branch offices located
along the East Coast.

Janney Montgomery Scott is now fully owned by KKR, a leading global investment firm. The acquisition by KKR was finalized in the latter half of 2024, and Janney operates as a standalone private company under KKR's ownership while continuing to maintain its independent operations and focus on client-centric services.

The Janney Information Technology department has been a major contributor toward Janney
productivity with successive years of record enterprise growth. The culture focuses on valuing
individual contributions toward team accomplishments where employees have much say in their
job. Janney IT has been recognized within the financial services industry including: a CIO
100 Honoree, Enterprise Mobility excellence within financial services, Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leader, WealthManagement.com in the category of Technology for Broker-dealers with less than 1000 Advisors, and most importantly - awarded seven consecutive years by Computerworld as one of the 100 Best Places to Work in IT. Computerworld has ranked Janney #20 among midsize organizations recognized in the 100 Best Places to Work in IT for 2025.

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Junior UI/UX Designer to join our growing design team. In this role, you will support the design and development of intuitive, user-centered digital experiences across both web and mobile platforms. You ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the look, feel, and functionality of our products while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Design user flows, wireframes, and prototypes that reflect a strong understanding of user needs and behaviors across web and mobile experiences.
  • Translate design concepts into polished UI elements that align with brand guidelines and accessibility standards.
  • Contribute to responsive and adaptive design efforts, ensuring seamless user experiences across various screen sizes and devices.
  • Collaborate with product managers, developers, and senior designers to iterate on designs based on feedback and usability testing.
  • Participate in user research activities, including usability testing and feedback analysis, to inform design decisions for both web and mobile use cases.
  • Support the maintenance and evolution of design systems by creating reusable components and documenting design patterns.
  • Build interactive prototypes and assist in testing sessions to validate design assumptions and improve user experience.
  • Stay current with design trends, tools, and best practices across both web and mobile platforms.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Proficiency with industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
  • Basic understanding of HTML/CSS and responsive design principles.
  • Familiarity with both web and mobile design best practices, including platform-specific guidelines (e.g., iOS, Android).
  • Strong creative thinking and visual design skills with a keen eye for detail.
  • A user-centered mindset with the ability to translate user needs into intuitive, cross-platform interfaces.
  • Effective verbal and visual communication skills to present ideas clearly.
  • Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment and adapt to feedback constructively.
  • Eagerness to learn new tools, stay current with design trends, and grow professionally.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor s degree in graphic design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • 2-3 years of experience in UI/UX design, including internships or academic projects.
  • A portfolio showcasing your design process, user-centered thinking, and final UI/UX work across both web and mobile platforms.
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