Alongside is a Portuguese company that partners with international organizations to build and scale exceptional tech teams. We combine technical expertise with a people-first approach, helping our clients deliver innovative digital solutions.
We are looking for a Junior UX/UI Designer to join our team. If you're passionate about creating intuitive digital experiences, enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, and thrive in fast-paced, iterative environments, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll do- Design engaging and user-centred experiences for mobile applications and web platforms.
- Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using Figma.
- Participate in iterative design processes, rapidly incorporating feedback and refining solutions.
- Critically evaluate design approaches and proactively suggest alternative solutions when appropriate.
- Adapt designs to meet each client's unique business goals and user needs.
- Collaborate closely with Developers, Business Analysts, and Project Managers throughout the product lifecycle.
- Present and defend design concepts to clients, clearly communicating design decisions and recommendations.
- Ensure consistency, usability, and accessibility across all digital products.
RequirementsWhat we're looking for
- Previous professional experience in UX/UI Design is a strong plus.
- Strong proficiency with Figma.
- A portfolio showcasing UX/UI projects for both mobile and web applications.
- Strong understanding of user-centred design principles and design thinking.
- Dynamic, proactive, and highly organised profile with excellent critical thinking skills.
- Comfortable working in agile, iterative environments with tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence interacting directly with clients.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken (Mandatory).
- Availability to undertake a Professional Internship (Estágio Profissional) is valued, but not mandatory. We also offer the possibility of a B2B contract.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.
- Knowledge of accessibility and responsive design best practices.
- Experience collaborating with development teams to ensure design feasibility and implementation quality.
BenefitsWhy Alongside?
- Join a growing and collaborative technology company.
- Work on diverse and challenging international projects.
- Be part of a people-oriented culture that values innovation and continuous learning.
- Opportunity to make a real impact by shaping meaningful digital experiences.
- Hybrid work environment and continuous professional development opportunities (Porto Office),
- Range: 15 400 € -18 000 € Gross /Year
Skills Required
- Strong proficiency with Figma
- Portfolio showcasing UX/UI projects for both mobile and web applications
- Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs
- Strong understanding of user-centred design principles and design thinking
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; confidence interacting with clients
- Fluency in English, written and spoken
- Comfortable working in agile, iterative environments with tight deadlines
- Dynamic, proactive, highly organised profile with excellent critical thinking skills
- Previous professional experience in UX/UI Design
- Availability to undertake a Professional Internship (Estagio Profissional)
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams
- Knowledge of accessibility and responsive design best practices
- Experience collaborating with development teams to ensure design feasibility and implementation quality
What We Do
Alongside | Build Great Products with Great Teams Alongside helps VC-backed start-ups, scale-ups and digital-first enterprises accelerate their roadmaps by assembling elite, time-zone-aligned teams of software engineers, product managers and UX/UI designers, often in under 14 days. Our Porto HQ sits in Europe’s fastest-growing tech hub and taps a vetted global talent pool that lets you ship faster, reduce burn and stay laser-focused on product-market fit. Why high-growth companies choose Alongside • Top 1 % practitioners: rigorously screened full-stack, mobile, blockchain & AI/ML engineers, plus senior designers and product leaders.  • Flexible engagement models: scale a single specialist, an entire squad, or an autonomous build-and-ship pod. • End-to-end ownership: discovery → design → development → launch, with weekly velocity reports and transparent KPIs. • Cost-efficient remote talent: New York, Porto, Pune & Hanoi offices give you round-the-clock progress without Silicon-Valley price tags.  • Proven track record: core Alongside team took Arkive, the world’s first decentralised museum, from idea to funded product. We helped Circuit Security to secure 4.5M in funding and many other startups.
