User Experience Designer I

UX/Product Designer

Duration: 6+ Months (Possible extension) Location: New York, NY Hybrid (4 Days onsite)

Responsibilities:

• Candidate knows when and where to use different design system components.
• Works very efficiently in Figma; designing and building prototypes of various complexity.
• Involved in planning, mapping out flows, journeys, and discovering research opportunities.
• They have demonstrable expertise with design systems and component libraries – their creation, maintenance, and governance.
• Works on and manages range of project sizes, balancing time as appropriate. Comes up with multiple solutions to solve various problems.
• Takes initiative on driving the work forward, keeps communication lines open and knows when to escalate.
• Is an effective and strong communicator. Develops strong cross-functional relationships.
• Thinks strategically across problem sets and applies solutions as appropriate.
• Strong independent contributor; requires minimal direction on routine work and general direction on new projects. Requires minimal supervision on day-to-day tasks.
• Delivers thoughtful and polished work with great attention to detail that solves user and business needs. Able to identify inconsistencies in user journeys.
• Promotes best practices, design system guidance and production of high-quality deliverables.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, user experience, design, human computer interaction or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required; advanced degree preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in UX design, with a focus on interactive design and visual design.
• Required Software/ Technology - Figma
• Figma Make (AI element within Figma) preferred
• Experience planning, mapping out flows, journeys, and discovering research opportunities
• Experience in regulated spaces like fintech, finance, healthcare, SaaS, or insurance
• Experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.