16 May
Senior Visual Designer UX Lead - Financial Services
Connecticut, Norwalk , 06850 Norwalk USA

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Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior Visual Design UX Lead for a FULL-TIME assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in New York, NY. Responsibilities :

  • Help manage portions of the visual design strategy for all including desktop, mobile, and web while influencing the development of the overall design system
  • Design pixel perfect high-fidelity mockups and specifications that represent visual display and workflow applying expert knowledge of branding, typography, organization, hierarchy, color theory, patterns, and interaction design principles
  • Collaborate on cross-functional project teams which will include any combination of user researchers, designers, product managers, business stakeholders, subject matter experts and engineers; advocate for and as necessary, lead - lean UX practices amongst Agile (or non-Agile) product teams
  • Transform ideas, mockups, and data into high quality, meaningful designs; iterate design solutions based on team feedback to ensure all business, user, and engineering requirements are met
  • Manage multiple large-scale projects and determine resources needed to fulfill requirements; remain flexible through multiple project revisions while keeping a keen attention to detail
  • Help oversee more junior designers; ensure they are collaborating with front-end developers and engineering to create HTML and CSS-friendly designs which meet the Design System specifications; continuously elevate their skill set and promote exploration of industry best practices
  • Communicate potential issues to the Creative Director and manage smaller design related issues within UX and project teams as they arise
  • Remain current on design software and product design trends and communicate them to the larger visual design team as they pertain to our work and processes
  • Possess an in-depth understanding of data visualization and interpret how to translate complex data in a more intuitive manner
  • Gain an in-depth understanding of financial clients, products, and workflows
  • Do all of this with minimal oversight
Required Skills :
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field preferably from a School of Art and Design
  • 10+ years' experience in a previous design role with a software or agency environment
  • A portfolio of work demonstrating mastery of visual and interaction design principles, specifically related to application design
  • A deep understanding of user centered design methodology, UX principles and product development roles and processes
  • Multi-platform responsive and adaptive design experience
  • Data visualization skills (think "charting, not "infographics)
  • Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills
  • Experience designing enterprise software solutions in the financial industry or corporate sector is a strong plus
  • Capable of handling complex projects from inception to completion with minimal oversight
  • Strong idea-generation and brainstorming skills; ability to distill information and problem-solve effectively
  • Previous experience overseeing, managing, and mentoring a small team of designers
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills
  • Ability to present design vision in document and spoken forms, influence stakeholders and leadership, and successfully defend your design choices
  • Proficiency in Figma (preferred) or Sketch, and Illustrator
  • Demonstrated fluency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, iOS and Android platforms

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