Hands-on experience in purpose-driven, fast-growing sustainability fintech

Matter’s mission is to make capital work for people and the planet. We are a financial technology company that develops software to analyse and report on the sustainability of investments. We are an international crowd of people, based in the heart of Copenhagen, and serve institutional investors globally with the ambition to positively affect one of the most central sectors in our economic system.

Your role as a design intern

We are looking for an intern who want to work in the field of digital product design and sustainability. As an intern you will be involved throughout the creative process, from researching trends, gathering inspirations and best practices, undertaking sporadic ad hoc design challenges and presenting results.  Tasks will include the harmonisation and enhancement of Matter design system as well as the structuration and enrichment of Matter UI/UX design library. The more you grow, the more responsibility you will get. The internship is paid and time limited. 

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with a background in UI/UX design, digital product design or other relevant studies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate most of the following traits, but you do not need to tick all boxes: 

• Strong educational background (min. 2nd year of studies)

• Demonstrated interest in digital product design

• Highly organized with attention to detail

• Strong communication and analytical skills with a proficiency in Figma

• Solid sense of aesthetic and ability to communicate visual concepts

• Quick learner and ability to process and understand information quickly

• Curious - ability to self-motivate and know when to ask questions’

What we offer

Throughout your internship you will work on cornerstone projects and smaller ad hoc tasks that are core to developing a scale up. In sum, an internship at Matter will offer you:

• The opportunity to work with a highly competent, international team of experts using an array of new technologies to service clients in the financial industry

• Experience in working in a rapidly developing scale-up, and a fast-growing and impactful sector

• An improved understanding of sustainable investments and what investors demand

• Substantial responsibility considering the limited time you spend with us

We want you to feel part of our collective journey, sharing ideas and concerns openly and productively, as well as joining our company trips, Friday bars, and other shared activities. We value thoughtfulness and transparency, as well as vision, drive and innovation, and strive to encourage this in each other, our practices and products. And of course you will be able to also do some of the work remotely, although a presence in Copenhagen during the summer is a requirement.

Practicalities

• Full-time for around ten weeks from mid June to end August (or a period of time that fits your schedule)

• Work is in English

• Preferred physical presence in Copenhagen office - some remote work is possible

• Flexible working days

• Paid internship position

Apply by e-mail before May 28th

If you are interested in an internship at Matter, we are eager to hear from you. Please send us a short motivation (max. 400 words), your Portfolio and CV by May 28th.