Graduate, Product Design

Checkout.com is where the world checks out. Our global network powers billions of transactions every year, making money move without making a fuss. We spent years perfecting a service most people will never notice. Because when digital payments just work, businesses grow, customers stay, and no one stops to think about why.

As part of Checkout.com’s #NextGen Graduate Program you’ll work alongside experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience and a comprehensive introduction to digital payments and technology. The program offers an extensive learning experience through technical training, professional development workshops, and direct access to industry experts. You will be part of a global Early Careers, Graduate community, with regular networking events, mentoring opportunities, and social activities designed to build connections and accelerate your growth and leadership potential.

We’re hiring a Junior Product Designer to join our London-based Product Design team for a 12-month graduate placement starting in September 2026. Embedded within the centralised design team, you’ll work on high-impact product areas including the merchant dashboard.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work on well-defined tasks, partnering with Product and Engineering to deliver customer-focused design solutions.
• Design for complex user experiences tailored to both merchants and customers, ensuring seamless interactions across the entire payment lifecycle.
• Apply a solid foundation in visual and interaction design, making effective use of existing patterns and refining your craft through feedback and strong attention to detail.
• Build an understanding of our product, customers, and teams by asking questions and learning how design decisions impact both users and business outcomes.
• Use our existing design system, contribute to its ongoing improvement under guidance, and follow established processes to document and maintain consistent design quality.
• Identify risks or blockers, clarify requirements, and seek guidance by leaning on your team and existing documentation when needed.
• Support task planning and prioritisation, communicate regularly with your cross-functional partners, and clearly share progress or challenges to stay aligned.
• Experiment and utilise AI and generative tools to prototype ideas, iterate quickly, and help visualise future product concepts.

About You

• A recent or upcoming graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant design discipline, with foundational experience in product, UX, or interaction design through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
• A solid baseline in visual and interaction design, with strong attention to detail and effective use of existing patterns and components.
• Familiar with basic product thinking, including understanding user needs, iterating on solutions, and working with feedback.
• Comfortable designing for digital products (web and/or mobile) and collaborating with Product and Engineering partners.
• Curious, proactive, and able to communicate clearly while learning in environments with some ambiguity.
• A portfolio is required, featuring 1–2 product design focused projects that show your design process, craft, and thinking.
• An interest in fintech, payments, or complex digital products is a plus, but not required.

If you would like to apply, please include a link to your portfolio in your CV.

Bring all of you to work

We create the conditions for high performers to thrive – through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one. Here, you’ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It’s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity – and where your growth is in your hands.

We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here.

It’s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.

Life at Checkout.com

We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection. Curious about what it’s like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us.