First Circle is one of the fastest-growing fintechs in Southeast Asia, transforming financial services for under-served SMEs. We’ve already revolutionized access to credit for thousands of small businesses in the Philippines — and now we’re building a full-stack Neobank with multi-currency bank accounts, payments, FX, corporate credit cards, and payroll.
Backed by our successful Series B, we are scaling fast. To help us deliver world-class customer experiences, we’re looking for a Junior UI / UX Designer who brings creative vision, product intuition, and extremely high personal standards to every pixel and interaction.
When we say exceptional UX , we mean it. Small business owners in the Philippines have suffered long enough with clunky, poorly designed tools. We’re here to change that — to create banking experiences that are as intuitive, beautiful, and world-class as any global product.
What you'll do
- Design user-centered products that elevate the customer experience — functional, seamless, and aesthetically beautiful.
- Be an advocate for our users, designing for multiple business personas with empathy and insight.
- Work across the full design process : research, wireframing, prototyping, testing, and iterating.
- Create and maintain consistent design systems, UI components, and visual standards.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and our head of brand to ensure design excellence.
- Translate complex requirements into intuitive interfaces for iOS, Android, and web.
- Continuously refine designs based on user feedback and product discovery insights.
Requirements
Proven experience as a UI / UX Designer , with a strong portfolio showcasing mobile and web work.Familiarity with native mobile design (iOS & Android), platform-specific design patterns, and responsive web design.Experience with Figma or similar design / prototyping tools.Strong product intuition : ability to turn ambiguous requirements into elegant design solutions.Attention to detail, from typography and spacing to user flows and interactions.Curiosity, humility, and a growth mindset — always seeking feedback and learning.Excellent communication skills to present ideas clearly and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.Benefits
Competitive compensation (we pay above market for the right talent).HMO coverage from day one .Free catered lunches, MacBook Air provided, monthly fitness allowance, transportation & accommodation allowance, and more.Work with a passionate, collaborative team that values feedback, creativity, and continuous improvement.A chance to make a real impact — shaping the future of SME banking in the Philippines.