Product Design Lead

Description Hybrid 4 days on-site in New York, NY Join a global financial services leader that's investing heavily in design transformation. You'll be part of a growing Accelerator Design team that partners across the organization to solve complex business problems, improve enterprise platforms, and bring strategic design thinking to high-impact initiatives. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $85.00 to $95.00/hr. w2 *Strong, current portfolio required. Portfolio review is a critical component of the evaluation process. Responsibilities Lead UX strategy and hands-on product design for complex enterprise applications Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs in Figma Conduct user research and translate insights into actionable solutions Partner with Product, Engineering, and business leaders to shape product direction Present design concepts and influence stakeholders at all levels Drive consistency through established design systems Work across multiple projects and business areas in a fast-paced environment Leverage AI tools to improve workflows and user experiences Experience Requirements 10+ years of Product Design, UX Design, or Experience Design experience Expert-level Figma skills Strong experience with UX strategy, research, and complex problem-solving Proven success designing enterprise, B2B, SaaS, or highly regulated platforms Ability to thrive in ambiguity and manage multiple concurrent initiatives Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience working within design systems Familiarity with AI tools and their use in the design process Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Psychology, UX, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience Advanced degree is a plus but not required Eliassen Group