IT - User Experience (UX) Designer - Expert

This role works within a multidisciplinary team of designers, researchers, and content specialists to create impactful digital experiences that help users achieve their financial goals. The UX Designer is responsible for designing intuitive, user-centered software experiences across advisor-facing platforms, including desktop and responsive mobile applications.

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:
The UX Designer is responsible for designing intuitive, user-centered software experiences across advisor-facing platforms, including desktop and responsive mobile applications. This role works within a multidisciplinary team of designers, researchers, and content specialists to create impactful digital experiences that help users achieve their financial goals. The position focuses on applying foundational UX principles, executing high-fidelity designs, and ensuring effective documentation and project tracking.
 
Roles & Responsibilities:
• Facilitate collaborative design sessions including sketching, ideation, and concept development.
• Lead design reviews, drive decisions, and align stakeholders on design direction.
• Create user-centered design solutions considering both advisor and end-user experiences.
• Translate established design systems and patterns into consistent, scalable solutions.
• Visualize concepts through wireframes, prototypes, sketches, and detailed documentation.
• Set project expectations, prioritize design activities, and manage timelines effectively.
• Maintain and track design schedules, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Communicate project status, risks, and updates with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct high-quality design execution, deliverables, and QA reviews.
• Support and participate in user research and usability testing efforts.
• Continuously improve design processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and business stakeholders.
• Provide constructive feedback and support to other UX team members.
• Adapt to feedback and iterate designs based on new insights and requirements.
• Demonstrate strong empathy for users and advocate for user needs in all design decisions.
 
Must Have:
• Strong expertise in foundational UX design principles and methodologies.
• Experience creating and executing high-fidelity designs.
• Proficiency in design tools for wireframing and prototyping.
• Experience with documentation and project tracking tools such as Confluence and Jira.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams.
• Experience working within design systems and applying design standards consistently.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a user-first mindset.
 
Nice to Have:
• Experience working on financial services or advisor platforms.
• Exposure to user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Familiarity with iterative design and agile development environments.
• Passion for continuous learning in UX design trends, tools, and best practices.

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