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
