IT - User Experience (UX) Architect - Expert

We are seeking a UX Designer to join a collaborative, multi-disciplinary design team focused on building high-quality software experiences across advisor services platforms. The position requires balancing functionality with simplicity while delivering impactful digital experiences for users managing their financial goals.

Job Details:
Industry: Banking/ Financial
Job Title: UX Architect/ Senior UX Designer
Duration: 15+ Months
Location: Hybrid – Austin, TX (4 Days on-site)
 
Job Description:
We are seeking a UX Designer to join a collaborative, multi-disciplinary design team focused on building high-quality software experiences across advisor services platforms. This role emphasizes user-centered design, high-fidelity execution, and strong collaboration with business and technology stakeholders. The position requires balancing functionality with simplicity while delivering impactful digital experiences for users managing their financial goals.
 
Roles & Responsibilities:

• Facilitate collaborative design sessions including ideation, sketching, and workshops.
• Lead design reviews and drive design decisions with cross-functional teams.
• Create user-centered design solutions across desktop and responsive mobile platforms.
• Translate established design systems and patterns into scalable solutions.
• Visualize concepts through wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
• Maintain and update design documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Define project expectations, timelines, and prioritize design activities.
• Track progress and communicate project status with stakeholders and leadership.
• Conduct design QA and ensure deliverables meet high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with researchers to incorporate user insights into design decisions.
• Continuously improve design processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Partner effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive solutions.
• Provide constructive feedback and support to other UX team members.
• Adapt to feedback and evolving requirements while maintaining design integrity.
• Demonstrate empathy by understanding user needs and improving experiences accordingly.

 
Must Have:

• Strong expertise in foundational UX design principles.
• Proven experience in executing high-fidelity UI/UX designs.
• Experience with documentation and project tracking tools (e.g., Confluence, Jira).
• Ability to create wireframes, prototypes, and detailed design documentation.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in iterative, agile environments.
• Ability to balance user needs with business and technical requirements.

 
Nice to Have:

• Experience working on financial services or advisor platforms.
• Exposure to design systems and scalable component libraries.
• Experience supporting or participating in UX research activities.
• Familiarity with both desktop and responsive/mobile design.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.

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