Northwestern Mutual - Milwaukee, WI
posted 2 months ago
At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative, and growing. We invest in our people and care about making a positive difference. As a Product Designer II, you will join our Wealth and Investments team, where you will work on tools utilized by our investment advisors in the field. This role is pivotal in modernizing and enhancing tools to facilitate end-to-end client servicing. You will be part of a dedicated team of designers, product managers, and engineers, focusing on understanding the user and advocating for their perspective throughout the design process. Your primary duties will include analyzing complex problems and systematically thinking through design challenges. You will work under the guidance of a more senior UX designer while still having ownership over your own work. Following an iterative design process, you will wireframe, prototype, and validate design ideas, ensuring that your work adheres to UX best practices and internal guidelines while also bringing fresh ideas to the table. Collaboration is key in this role, as you will work closely with other designers, product owners, and technologists. You will contribute to the larger design team through research, presentations, and internal projects, ensuring that the user’s perspective is communicated effectively throughout the design process. This position is ideal for someone who is a self-starter, user-focused, detail-oriented, and solutions-oriented, with a passion for understanding the user and a strong ability to communicate their needs.