Offer summary

Qualifications:

4-6+ years of UX or related experience preferred., A degree in interactive design, architecture, industrial design, graphic design, or human factors is preferred., Experience working on agile teams and using research for design decisions is preferred., A digital portfolio showcasing design work is required..

Key responsabilities:

Lead the design strategy and execution on the product team.

Define design work and deliver business outcomes in collaboration with the product owner.

Partner with user research to identify customer problems and inform design decisions.

Communicate effectively with both developer partners and executives.

Job description

Job Title: UX Designer
Location: Durham, NC
Duration: 06+ Months Contract

Job Description: We’re looking for a Senior User Experience Designer who is passionate about their craft and making investing approachable for all audiences. We are redefining the financial services industry by changing the way we work and putting the customer first. It’s a fast-paced environment where decisions are data-focused, collaborative, and iterative. The organization deeply values design.

Experience:

4-6+ years of UX or related experience is preferred
A degree in a related field such as interactive design, architecture, industrial design, graphic design, or human factors is preferred
Experience working on agile teams delivering value in digital products preferred
Experience running and/or using research to support evidence-focused design decisions preferred
A digital portfolio we can review online is required

Skills:

An array of design skills, which might include visual, conversational, information architecture, prototyping, strategic design methods (such as design thinking), user research, or writing
Ability to design across all channels including web, native, and automated
Effective communication as a writer, presenter, and facilitator; equally at ease speaking with developer partners or executives
A foundation of development knowledge, both web and mobile
Familiarity with the value of design systems, understanding reuse and scale, and knowing when to contribute to make them better
Partnering with user research to identify the customer problems to tackle
Distilling qualitative and quantitative feedback to unearth recurring themes and promote data-driven design decisions
An unwavering curiosity to ask why
Design brings you happiness
Senior UX Designers typically:
- Lead the design strategy and execution on their product team, with some guidance and coaching
- Help define the design work and deliver business outcomes on the product team
- Consult with the product owner to help inform product strategy

Required profile