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Associate Designer, Design Systems

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BlackRock

Dec 8

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Design
    Product
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have 1–3 years in UI/digital design, proficiency in Figma, and a detail-oriented approach. Be collaborative, open to feedback, and passionate about user-first, accessible design.
  • You will design UI components, conduct audits, collaborate with teams, advocate for accessibility, and develop skills in design systems while gaining mentorship from senior leaders.

Requirements

  • Early-career designer with 1–3 years’ experience in UI or digital product design.
  • Comfortable using modern design tools such as Figma, with an eagerness to deepen skills in component libraries and prototyping, as well as emerging technologies (AI in design).
  • Detail-oriented and systematic: able to spot inconsistencies and refine designs for polish and precision.
  • A collaborative teammate with strong communication skills and an openness to feedback.
  • Passionate about accessible, inclusive, and user-first design.
  • Curious, adaptable, and motivated to learn from senior leaders in a fast-paced, global environment.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the System – Design and maintain UI components, patterns, and libraries that scale across brands and platforms.
  • Support the Craft – Assist in audits, documentation, and design reviews to ensure clarity and consistency across experiences.
  • Collaborate Across Teams – Work with product owners, engineers, and brand teams to ensure designs are implemented effectively.
  • Champion Standards – Advocate for accessibility, inclusivity, and best practices in every component and interaction.
  • Learn & Grow – Develop skills in design systems governance, tooling, and workflows while receiving mentorship from senior leaders.

FAQs

What is the role of the Associate Designer in the design systems team?

The Associate Designer will contribute to building, maintaining, and evolving a multi-brand design system that powers digital experiences across BlackRock, iShares, and Aladdin, focusing on the design and documentation of system components for consistency, usability, and accessibility.

What are the main responsibilities of this position?

The main responsibilities include designing and maintaining UI components and libraries, supporting audits and design reviews, collaborating with product owners, engineers, and brand teams, advocating for accessibility and best practices, and developing skills in design systems governance and tooling.

What qualifications are required for the Associate Designer position?

Candidates should have 1–3 years of experience in UI or digital product design, be comfortable using modern design tools like Figma, be detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about accessible and inclusive design.

How will the Associate Designer work with other teams?

The Associate Designer will collaborate closely with design, product, and engineering partners to ensure that designs are effectively implemented and to maintain consistency and quality across experiences.

What opportunities for growth does this position offer?

The position offers mentorship from senior design system leaders, exposure to component design, system governance, design tokens, and documentation, as well as hands-on experience in building and scaling design outputs across multiple platforms.

What is the work environment like at BlackRock?

BlackRock operates on a hybrid work model, requiring employees to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week to foster collaboration while supporting employee flexibility.

What benefits do employees receive?

Employees receive a wide range of benefits including retirement investment tools, education reimbursement, resources for physical and emotional well-being, family support programs, and Flexible Time Off (FTO).

Is diversity and inclusion valued at BlackRock?

Yes, BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to creating an environment where all colleagues feel welcomed, valued, and supported, regardless of their background.

What type of design tools will I be using in this role?

You will be using modern design tools such as Figma, alongside opportunities to deepen your skills in component libraries, prototyping, and emerging technologies like AI in design.

What skills are emphasized for this position?

Key skills emphasized for the Associate Designer position include attention to detail, systematic design refinement, strong communication for collaboration, passion for user-first design, and a motivation to learn in a fast-paced, global environment.

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BlackRock

Global investment manager. Technology provider. Helping more and more people experience financial well-being.

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1988
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

BlackRock is a global asset manager and technology provider. Our purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. We help millions of people invest to build savings that serve them throughout their lives. We make investing easier and more affordable. We advance sustainable investing because our conviction is it delivers better outcomes for investors. We contribute to a more resilient economy that benefits more people. Together with our clients, we’re contributing to a more equitable and resilient world – today and for generations to come. That’s why, we’re asking bigger questions – of ourselves, our industry, and the world at large. Questions that challenge convention and give rise to new thinking. Because the bigger questions we ask, the bigger actions we can take. Follow us for global insights shaping the economy, innovative thinking around the path to net zero and more information on culture and careers at BlackRock.

Benefits

  • Financial Well-being

    We help more and more people experience financial well-being – which applies as much to you as it does to our clients. At BlackRock, you’ll have access to our competitive retirement plan as well as financial coaching and educational resources to help you build a sound financial future.

  • Healthcare

    We provide a great selection of benefits and programs to help you manage health care costs, live a healthy lifestyle and find the right care, whenever you need it.

  • Physical well-being

    We know that physical well-being is an important component of maintaining your overall health – both now and in the future. Our comprehensive physical well-being benefits help you stay active, eat better and feel energized.

  • Life management

    We know managing life, work and everything in between can be difficult. So, whether you need a little R&R or time to tend to other matters, Flexible Time Off allows you to take time away from work, stress free, to focus on moments that are important to you.

  • Emotional well-being

    We understand emotional resilience is key to helping you thrive – in your life and at work. Whether you’re looking for ways to handle life’s many challenges, reduce your stress or boost your happiness by volunteering your time in service to others, our resources can help you navigate all kinds of situations.

  • Professional well-being

    Focus on your strengths and build the​ expertise you need to further your career. Our BlackRock Academies, structured training by​ program and employee networks, provide resources for​ meaningful networking, skill building and professional as​ well as personal growth.

  • Pay for Performance

    Our pay for performance approach means your total compensation reflects individual, business and company performance. For our full-time employees, total compensation includes a base salary plus an annual discretionary bonus.