Company Description
PortfolioFuture is an independent fund discovery and intelligence company focused on helping investors and financial advisors make better portfolio decisions. The organization uses empirical research to discover, evaluate, and rank ETFs and mutual funds, highlighting where they can credibly compete for allocations. PortfolioFuture analyzes fund substitution, relative performance, and investable return decomposition to clarify what individual funds contribute to portfolios.
For asset managers, the company connects independent fund research with portfolio and ownership intelligence to reveal evidence-based competitive positioning and distribution opportunities. Its research is fully independent, ensuring that commercial relationships do not influence rankings, conclusions, or visibility, so better options have a fair chance to win.
Role Description
This remote UX Design Specialist internship role focuses on designing intuitive, data-informed experiences for users of PortfolioFuture’s research and intelligence platforms. The specialist will contribute to user-centered design processes, translating complex financial insights into clear, accessible interfaces and interaction flows. Daily responsibilities include collaborating with product and research teams, conducting user research, defining user journeys, creating low- and high-fidelity prototypes, and refining visual and interaction design elements based on feedback.
The role also involves documenting design decisions, participating in design reviews, and supporting the continuous improvement of PortfolioFuture’s digital products.
Qualifications
Ability to apply Design Thinking and User Experience Design (UED) principles to solve complex and data-heavy user problems.
Strong Visual Design skills, including layout, typography, and information design for digital products.
Experience with User Research methods such as interviews, surveys, and usability testing to inform design decisions.
Proficiency in Prototyping tools and techniques to create and iterate on interaction flows and interface concepts.
Familiarity with designing for web-based analytics or data visualization products is beneficial.
Comfort working in a remote, collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
Pursuing or having completed studies in UX design, interaction design, HCI, graphic design, or related fields is preferred.
Strong communication skills and an ability to present and explain design rationale to non-design stakeholders.