Product Designer II

Northwestern Mutual - Milwaukee, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Milwaukee, WI

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About the position

The Product Designer II role at Northwestern Mutual involves working within the Wealth and Investments team to enhance tools used by investment advisors. The position focuses on understanding user needs and advocating for their perspective throughout the design process, while collaborating with a team of designers, product managers, and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze tough problems and think through design challenges systematically.
• Work under the guidance of a more senior UX designer while owning individual work.
• Follow an iterative design process to wireframe, prototype, and validate design ideas.
• Produce work that adheres to UX best practices and internal guidelines while introducing fresh ideas.
• Collaborate with other designers, product owners, and technologists, contributing to the larger design team through research, presentations, and internal projects.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working in a design practice.
• Experience completing most UX deliverables.
• Basic knowledge of user-centered design, visual design, brand development, and product assembly.
• Strong communication skills to advocate for the user's perspective throughout the design process.
• Understanding that UX encompasses all user-centered design activities, including research, concepting, flows, sitemaps, wireframes, prototypes, and annotations.
• Experience with Figma, Mural, and other whiteboarding tools.
• A strong online portfolio available for viewing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on geographic location and experience.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.