US Principal Product Designer

Full-time - Senior

Austin, TX

101-250 employees

About the position

At Praxent, we believe that the work we do is changing the world of financial services. Every day, clients arrive with big ideas to beat their competitors with innovative changes, reach new users with better experiences, or redesign entire products. All that’s left is the right team to bring that vision to life. If you’re a fast learner and you enjoy working on a wide variety of projects, you’re going to like it here. We let you do your work your way. We’re a team of 130+ located throughout the United States and Central/South America. Our role is to encourage you, support you, and give you the freedom you need to thrive. Whether you’re working at home, in a coffee shop, or at a co-working space, we’re here to create an environment that lets you live your best life. On your terms. We trust our people to be their best. It’s a level of autonomy and respect that’s helped us grow a diverse and brilliant team of experts. Experts who also happen to be some of the best colleagues you’ve ever worked alongside. This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice which must be identified to the Company. Employees may live in the following locations: Texas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of outstanding user experiences across a diverse portfolio of projects.
• Craft experience visions and collaborate with clients to refine design scope.
• Champion the importance of design and foster compromise to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Push boundaries to devise innovative solutions and align projects with business objectives and user needs.
• Nurture emerging talent through mentorship and contribute to team cohesion and departmental success.
• Define, estimate, propose, and lead product design engagements by casting a clear vision and adapting strategies as needed.
• Showcase mastery in UX, UI, and User Research, facilitating workshops and creating UX artifacts.
• Innovate to impress clients with insightful and unexpected value.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in product design, specializing in UX, UI, and User Research.
• Knowledgeable in front-end development, visual design/branding, and design systems.
• 1+ years of design leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of foundational principles of web and mobile design.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present clearly and persuasively.

Nice-to-haves

• Interest in sales and participation in touchpoint meetings with other disciplines.
• Up-to-date on the latest design trends and best practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness days and a wellness program.
• Disability insurance.
• IRA retirement savings plan with a 3% match.
• 15 days of PTO, 9 US holidays, and 5 wellness days.
• Paid parental leave.
• Healthy work/life balance with no more than a 40 hour work week.