Application Guide
How to Apply for UX/UI Designer (12 month FTC)
at ICAP Energy AS
🏢 About ICAP Energy AS
ICAP Energy AS is at the forefront of driving sustainable markets through innovative energy and commodities brokering. Working here means contributing to a mission that combines financial expertise with environmental impact, and being part of a global team that values user-centered design in complex trading platforms.
About This Role
As a UX/UI Designer on a 12-month fixed-term contract, you'll partner with the Global Head of UX & Design to translate strategic vision into compelling product experiences for trading platforms. This role is impactful because you'll lead end-to-end design delivery, manage the design system, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape tools that drive sustainable markets.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with a stand-up with Product and Development to align on priorities. You'll then dive into Figma to refine high-fidelity designs for a trading dashboard, later collaborating with the design system team to update component libraries. After lunch, you might present wireframes to business stakeholders for feedback, then end the day by documenting design specs for developer handoff.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who ICAP Energy AS Is Looking For
- Advanced Figma proficiency, including component libraries, auto layout, prototyping, design systems, and developer handoff.
- Mid-weight to senior level with prior experience designing for finance or fintech, ideally in trading environments.
- Proven track record of working on complex digital products, with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered solutions.
- Experience contributing to and managing design systems, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and scalability.
📝 Tips for Applying to ICAP Energy AS
Tailor your portfolio to highlight projects from financial services or trading platforms, emphasizing complexity and user impact.
Explicitly mention your Figma expertise, especially in design systems and developer handoff, using specific examples.
Showcase your understanding of sustainable markets and how your design can support ICAP Energy's mission.
In your cover letter, reference the Global Head of UX & Design and Senior UX Designer to show you've researched the team.
Include metrics or outcomes from past designs (e.g., improved efficiency, reduced errors) to demonstrate impact.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Emphasize your experience with complex financial products and trading environments.', 'Highlight your Figma expertise, particularly in design systems and developer handoff.', "Express enthusiasm for contributing to sustainable markets and ICAP Energy's unique mission.", 'Mention your collaborative approach with cross-functional teams (Product, Development, Business).']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Study ICAP Energy's current trading platforms and identify potential UX improvements.
- → Read about sustainable markets and how ICAP Energy is driving innovation in energy brokering.
- → Familiarize yourself with the Global Head of UX & Design's background and design philosophy.
- → Understand the company's competitors and how their design approaches differ.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic portfolio without financial services or complex product examples.
- Downplaying Figma skills; this is a core requirement—be specific about your proficiency.
- Failing to show understanding of the sustainable markets mission; it's central to the company's identity.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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