UX Designer

The Rockridge Group - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior UX Designer at HedgeServ will play a crucial role in creatively solving complex customer problems and enabling business teams to make high-velocity decisions. This position requires a deep understanding of user-centered design principles and the ability to advocate for the customer while collaborating with technology teams and business partners. The designer will be responsible for creating intuitive user experiences that enhance workflows for hedge funds and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Creating user-centered designs by considering data, customer feedback, user research, and technical constraints/opportunities.
• Creating workflows, wireframes, design mockups, and prototypes to effectively conceptualize new product initiatives and features.
• Relentlessly simplifying and distilling complex processes into intuitive experiences.
• Developing and maintaining detailed user-interface specifications, working closely with developers to see designs through to deployment.
• Communicating complex, interactive design concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a UX/Interaction Designer.
• A strong online portfolio of work demonstrating experience creating great user-centered design solutions (flows, prototypes, wireframes) and solid visual designs (mockups and style guides).
• Understanding of HTML, JavaScript, and CSS that informs design and interaction decisions.
• Ability to create interactive experiences using HTML and/or prototyping software.
• Proficiency in a variety of design tools such as Sketch, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Axure.
• Fluency in information architecture, as well as seasoned knowledge of usability principles and techniques.
• Bachelor's degree in UX design, interaction design, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a collaborative team, partnering closely with product management to define use cases and requirements, and working directly with developers on implementing designs.
• Experience designing large-scale systems and applications.
• Talent for crafting imaginative and innovative design solutions while maintaining user expectations through pattern consistency.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and effectively deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for design and interest in developing and mentoring design talent.