Product Designer, Knowledge Graph Intelligence

Overview

A leading global alternative investment firm is seeking a Product Designer, Knowledge Graph Intelligence to join its Stamford, CT office.

The firm is looking for bright, motivated, and collaborative people to join and grow with the team — more than 90% of the leaders were promoted from within.

Key Responsibilities

As a Product Designer, you will join the firm’s Knowledge Graph Intelligence team, which focuses on developing technical applications for investment operations. Specifically, you will:

• Execute the design process for new features and improvements, from concept to delivery, for the firm’s suite of investment applications.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into user-centered design solutions.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design decisions.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that adhere to and contribute to the design system.
• Advocate for UX best practices while fostering a culture of design thinking and customer-centricity across the team.
• Measure and analyze user engagement to identify opportunities for product improvement.
• Stay abreast of UX trends, tools, and technologies, and share knowledge with the team to foster innovation.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• 5 years of experience in UX design, with a proven track record of delivering user-centric solutions in an agile development environment.
• A degree in UX design, human-computer interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• A strong portfolio showcasing expertise in UX design, particularly in the context of web applications for financial services or similar complex domains.
• Demonstrated proficiency in design and prototyping tools, such as Figma and/or Adobe XD, and a solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders.
• Passion for understanding the needs of users with experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.

Company Ethics

• Integrity – You demonstrate 100% commitment to the highest ethical standards
• Ownership – You take charge of your work, uphold your commitments, and always do your best
• Commerciality – You focus on what matters, ask necessary questions, and are diligent about not wasting time
• Humility – You welcome and are receptive to feedback and learn from past mistakes
• Adaptability – You can triage business needs and context switch quickly and efficiently
• Admirability – You elevate the room through your work ethic, domain knowledge, and work product

Company Benefits

• Fully-paid health care benefits
• Generous parental and family leave policies
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Non-profit matching gift program
• Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community
• Tuition assistance
• A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more