Senior Experience Designer

About Northern TrustAs a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. The senior designer supports teams in the Experience Design & Research practice, envisioning digital and service experiences for BU products and initiatives. The Senior designer ensures that the design of a new or existing product or offering are elevating the experience of interacting with Northern Trust and meeting or exceeding the needs of the people who these experiences serve.Senior Designers tactically contribute to design at varying stages of discovery, development, and delivery in collaboration with peers and stakeholders. They can work independently and collaborate with their peers and counterparts in business and technology teams, taking direction from their design leads and team. They are responsible for detailed design execution and functional level interactions.Major Duties:• Works within processes established by design leadership.• Works toward improved user experiences with a team of technology and business collaborators• Contributes to an open culture that enables employees’ development through direct but kind feedback, promotes diverse perspectives and fosters a sense of curiosity and optimism• Works in an agile environment or on future experience projects• Creates user experiences, from low-fidelity sketches to high-fidelity mockups and prototypes while applying the NT Digital Design System.• Balances design decisions between research, technology, and business unit objectives• Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information• Ensures deliverables are accessible (WCAG 2.1)Knowledge:• Strong design skills in one or more competency areas (visual, interaction, information architecture, product)• Able to present work and decisions effectively, through presentation and storytelling skills• Highly flexible, adaptable to change and comfortable with ambiguity• Effective use of collaborative/communication tools• Clear growth mindset, looking for opportunities to learn and motivated to approach challenges proactivelyExperience:• 5+ years demonstrated work experience delivering digital experiences• Educated in design or related field, formally or though comparable training• Working knowledge of Human-Centered Design and UI/UX best practices, as demonstrated in a portfolio of professional work.• Experience working with a cross-functional team or large-scale software development lifecycle, preferably in an agile environment, is desired#LI-HY#LI-CL1Salary Range:$88,900 - 151,100 USDSalary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.Work AuthorizationApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa). Working with UsAs a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities. Reasonable Accommodation Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at View email address on click.appcast.io, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with. SummaryLocation: Chicago, ILType: Full time