Junior UI-UX Designer

About Klar We're turning one of the world's largest underbanked markets into something fairer, simpler, and more transparent. 7 million users served since 2019. Uber's first global credit card, built right here in Mexico. Klar Empresarial, a brand-new B2B solution bringing agile credit and smart accounts to SMEs who've been ignored by traditional banks for too long. And a full banking license on the horizon, because our customers asked for it and we listened. We move fast, we think big, and we go all in, because as our CEO puts it: "Growing doesn't always mean going further. Sometimes it means going deeper." Behind all of it is a team of 30+ nationalities, working across Mexico City, Berlin, and Argentina, obsessed with building financial products that are simpler, faster, and fairer than anything that came before. This is Klar, and we're seeking the people who'll write the next chapter. Our people If you join us at Klar, you’ll be welcomed to a team that is rich in many talents and we are very proud! With our head office in Mexico City, and remote tech hubs in Berlin and Argentina, we are always learning something new about another culture or language. With so many people from different backgrounds and walks of life (young professionals, parents, LGBTQ+, neurodivergence), you’ll definitely find your people here! Our values Ownership - We own our successes & our failures as a team. Excellence - We do everything to the best of our ability & always seek to achieve a new level of excellence in our work. Inclusion - We believe we are stronger together and actively work to promote a safe, diverse, inclusive, and respectful culture. Customer Obsession - We understand the value Klar can bring to its customers & it’s always at the forefront of our decisions. Klarity - We communicate clearly & with authenticity. It’s in our name & it’s what we do. The position and your daily adventures This is a full-time position based in our Mexico City office with a hybrid model, therefore we are looking forward to seeing you in our office 2-3 times per week. As a Junior UI/UX Designer, you'll work as part of the Product Design team to help create simple, intuitive, and visually polished experiences for Klar customers. You'll collaborate closely with Product Designers, Product Managers, Engineers, and other teams to understand problems, explore solutions, and bring ideas to life. You'll have the opportunity to work across different areas of Klar's product while learning from more experienced designers and gradually taking ownership of smaller product problems and features. What you can expect: Work with Product Designers and Product Managers to understand customer, business, and product problems. Explore and communicate design solutions through sketches, flows, mockups, and prototypes when needed. Design clear, intuitive, and visually polished experiences for Klar's digital products. Create high-fidelity UI designs and interactions in Figma. Use AI tools to explore ideas, accelerate parts of the design process, and improve your workflow. Contribute to the evolution and consistency of Klar's design system. Work closely with Engineers to help ensure designs are implemented as intended. Participate in design critiques and collaborate with other designers to improve your work. Use customer feedback, research, product data, and business context to inform design decisions. Iterate on designs based on feedback and learnings. Help document design decisions, patterns, and solutions. Contribute to maintaining a consistent and high-quality product experience. What we are looking for: Technical (hard skills) 1–2 years of experience in UI/UX, Product Design, Interaction Design, or a related field. A portfolio showing examples of digital product or UX/UI work. Good understanding of fundamental UX, UI, and interaction design principles. Proficiency in Figma. Strong visual design fundamentals, including layout, spacing, typography, hierarchy, and consistency. Ability to explain your design decisions and incorporate feedback. Curiosity and willingness to learn from other designers and cross-functional partners. Ability to collaborate effectively with Product, Engineering, and other teams. Good communication skills and an organized approach to your work. Interest in understanding both customer needs and business goals. Advanced English level. Based in Mexico City and comfortable working under Klar's hybrid model. Experience designing fintech or financial products, mobile applications, or with design systems and reusable components is a plus. Familiarity with UX research, usability testing, basic accessibility principles, or Agile/product development methodologies is a plus. Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS is a plus. Experience using AI tools as part of the design process is a plus. A results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment Non-technical (soft skills) Curious and eager to learn. You are constantly looking to understand how things work, ask questions, and learn from the people around you. Problem-solver. You can break down a problem, explore different approaches, and think critically about possible solutions. Open to feedback. You see feedback as an opportunity to improve your work and are comfortable iterating based on input from others. Detail-oriented. You care about the small details that make a product feel clear, consistent, and polished. Collaborative team player. You enjoy working with others, sharing ideas, giving and receiving feedback, and asking for help when needed. Effective communicator. You can clearly explain your ideas and design decisions to both designers and non-designers. Self-starter. You take initiative, are comfortable working independently on defined problems, and know when to ask for guidance. Our offer to you: Competitive salary based on performance and experience Chance of earning Klar stock options 15 days of paid vacation per year; plus extended maternity and paternity leaves Vacation premium 30 days of Christmas bonus Food vouchers Medical Insurance Computer device Wellhub subscription to offer mental and physical health Sponsored coaching and therapy sessions via a Mental Health platform A modern centrally located office in Mexico City with free drinks, snacks, and regular social events International work environment with amazing and highly skilled people A world class team that helps you evolve your skills in areas you're interested in Klar is a safe place for everyone! We trust our highly skilled and diverse team and we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for new talents to flourish. We value diversity and welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation and identity. Should you require any accommodations through the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know how we can help!