Consultant UX/UI Designer

For this vacancy, we ask for your CV, portfolio and motivation letter. Please upload your portfolio by adding your portfolio link in your CV. If your portfolio has a different format and fails to upload during the application process, please send your portfolio to yara.woortmeijer@nl.ey.com

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Your new job | About your main responsibilities

EY Studio+ 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.

As a Junior UX/UI Designer, you will join a young team of enthusiastic 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. More specifically, you will:

• 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 and present insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Develop personas, customer journeys, and experience maps.
• Provide advice on UX strategy and design system implementation.
• Facilitate workshops (design thinking, service blueprinting) and work with or at client locations (on-site or hybrid).
• Create wireframes, mockups and prototypes to visualize design concepts, and 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.

Your new team | About your colleagues and the office

The Studio+ 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 Studio+ 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.

Your Office - Amsterdam

Our Amsterdam office is located at the Zuidas: a bustling area full of companies. In our Cross Towers, we welcome up to 1,500 people every day. For a breathtaking view of the city, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning in our Wavespace, a high‑tech environment that connects clients and colleagues virtually across the globe.

Your skills and strengths | About your unique contribution

You have:

• A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, or related field
• A maximum of 2 years of (relevant) 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. Fluent in Dutch (both written and verbal) is an advantage
• Are currently living in the Netherlands

We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds. If you have a passion for design and a strong portfolio, even if your experience is outside traditional UX/UI roles, we encourage you to apply.

Your benefits | About your perks and work enjoyment

• A competitive salary that reflects your role and responsibilities, depending on experience and qualifications. Plus, a solid pension plan for the future. In addition to your salary, you’ll receive holiday allowance and an annual bonus (based on performance and development).
• You’ll receive an indefinate contract for 40 hours.
• A laptop and phone for both work and personal use, and a monthly internet allowance.
• 29 vacation days to recharge and unwind, plus the option to buy extra days.
• With the mobility budget, you decide how you travel. Choose a lease car, a discounted public transport subscription, or arrange transport easily via our app.
• At EY, we care about a healthy work‑life balance. Hybrid working makes this easier. Whether you're working from the office, at a client, or from home, we’ll make sure you have a well‑equipped home office.
• The opportunity to work up to 20 days per year from abroad.
• The option to swap 3 national holidays for non‑national ones.
• You’ll have the space to grow both personally and professionally. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, develop your personality, or improve your leadership style, we offer a broad range of trainings and courses.
• Your well‑being is our priority. We believe that when you feel good, you perform better. That’s why you’ll have access to the OpenUp wellbeing platform (including for your family). You can easily connect with psychologists and lifestyle experts within 36 hours and take part in wellbeing sessions.
• A strong focus on teaming and various internal networks where you can join all kinds of social activities. A positive work atmosphere and good collaboration with colleagues contribute to your overall happiness at work.

All this within an environment where our core values of integrity, inclusiveness, and respect are central. We think it’s important that you can be yourself and fully develop into the best version of yourself. Curious about all our benefits? Click here.

Ready to shape your future with us? | About your application process

1. For this vacancy, we ask for your CV, portfolio and motivation letter. Please upload your portfolio by adding your portfolio link in your CV. If your portfolio has a different format, please send your portfolio to yara.woortmeijer@nl.ey.com
2. Our first contact: After your application, we will review your CV and portfolio. If we see a possible match, you will be invited for a first interview and online assessment.
3. First interview & Assessment: Before the interview, we’ll ask you to complete an online assessment. Not a standard questionnaire, but a game‑based assessment focusing on both your cognitive skills and behavioral preferences. We’ll discuss the results during the interview, which will include a colleague from the relevant department. This mutual introduction is a chance for us to get to know you, and for you to ask any questions you have.
4. Second and third interview: If we see a match and you’re still enthusiastic, we’ll invite you for a second interview. We’ll dive deeper into the role and other relevant topics. Sometimes, a business case is part of the process. A final interview with the partner will also follow.
5. We’re a match: You’ll receive an offer and we’ll perform a pre‑employment screening. Then your new adventure begins. Welcome to EY!

Research shows that women are less likely to apply if they don’t meet all the criteria. Please feel free to apply even if you don’t meet everything.

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