We're hiring an Intern UI/UX Designer. We offer a competitive graduate salary for a recent graduate, with a real passion for UI/UX design, who wants to join a dynamic Product team to learn how to become an UI/UX Designer.
Designed for PR and communications teams, MediaHQ is the all-in-one media contacts database and press release distribution software (SaaS) with the mission to connect your story with your audience. It was founded by entrepreneur Jack Murray in 2009.
Our cutting-edge software is the best, fastest and most accurate way to find the right journalists, build media and pitch lists in seconds, send press releases and get results.
The comprehensive MediaHQ database lists the details of every journalist, and media outlet in the UK and Ireland and is full of time saving features that take the grunt work out of PR. It guarantees up to 97% delivery on every send.
Here at MediaHQ, we pride ourselves on our strong innovation record, grounded in a great product. Our ethos is that our products must always strive to make our customers work life easier and feel better about themselves. We identify those emotions in every point of contact.
We're looking for an Intern UI/UX Designer to be part of our diverse team. We're looking for someone who is driven, motivated and creative.
Here's how you know you'll be a good fit.
Do You Have
* A portfolio showcasing a proven aptitude for UI/UX design with a minimum of 3 UI/UX web projects (University or Placement projects are accepted.
* Design flair and proven UI/UX execution experience.
* An interest in learning our product inside out.
* An interest in SaaS product design.
* Currently studying or having attained at least degree level in a relevant field i.e. Digital Design, Software Engineering, Digital Interaction Design, Digital Interactive Media, UX/UI Design, Multimedia etc.
* Knowledge of modern productivity tools- Teamwork, Jira,Clickup
* Knowledge of modern design tools: Figma, Illustrator, Canva etc.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Knowledge in UX research.
* Knowledge in UX and UI design for web apps.
* Curiosity and the ability to be a team player with a growth mindset. MediaHQ is a progressive organisation with a can-do, innovative culture. We practise growth mindset principles, we see possibility instead of limitation.
* At least degree level in a relevant field i.e Digital Design, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Multimedia etc.
The role will focus on and include assisting our Product Team in:
* Delivering on our roadmap by assisting in the building and shipping of new features for our constantly evolving product.
* Gathering qualitative and quantitative user research.
* Wireframing and writing specifications for new features.
* Designing prototypes and high fidelity UI mockups.
* Contributing to the launch of new features including writing documentation.
* Dealing with customer support queries.
* Helping with QA testing of new features.
* Contributing to UX research.
* User testing.
* Contributing in and helping set up design workshops.
* Helping our Marketing team by contributing to the design of marketing assets.
We are a diverse bunch of people and want to continue to attract and retain a diverse range of people into our organisation. We're committed to an inclusive and diverse MediaHQ. We do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability or race.
Hybrid Work
We are Dublin-based but offer a progressive hybrid working policy for the right candidate. The job will require you to keep office working hours from 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. You will be required to be in the Dublin office a minimum of one day per week.
Application
Please Apply With Your CV (no More Than Two Pages). We Also Require a Short Cover Letter (max One Page). Please, No Stock Cover Letters. Let Us Know
* Why you want to be a UI/UX Designer.
* Why do you want to work for MediaHQ?
* Provide links to a portfolio or some demonstrable web app projects you've worked on (projects from college or other jobs). A knowledge and understanding of the UI design principles used to build modern web apps is essential.