UX Product Designer - Lower Manhattan at Apex Systems, Inc. in New York, NY

Job#: 2077784

Job Description:

Our great client in Lower Manhattan has an immediate opening for a UX Product Designer. If you are interested please apply with resume to [email protected].

As a product designer on the Planning Solutions team, you will be engaged in developing financial planning software that articulates our value proposition, scales best practices and exceeds the expectations of the field and consumers.

The Product Designer is a user-centered designer who understands established design patterns, and knows when to follow them and when to break them. This designer knows how to leverage qualitative and quantitative research insights to inform design decisions, how to iterate through design solutions, and how to design an MVP with a longer-term vision in mind.

Responsibilities:

•Think through complex features and flows, balance user needs and business needs, and make the complex feel simple to users.

•Establish a systematic interaction design language across systems and platforms.

•Help define and drive the future of the Learnvest product experience from signup to long-term engagement, and for both customers and financial planners.

Qualifications:

•Two+ years of experience designing interfaces for complex digital experiences and applications.

•Self-starter who is user-focused, detailed, and solutions-oriented.

•Significant knowledge of the fundamentals—visual design, user-centered design, brand development, and how products are put together.

•An extreme passion for understanding the user, and a strong communicator of the user’s perspective throughout the design process.

•A belief that UX is more than just UI, and includes all user-centered design activities from research, concepting, flows, sitemaps, wireframes, prototypes, annotations, and more.

•Working knowledge of design and prototyping tools, such as Photoshop, Sketch, Illustrator, Invision and anything else needed to get the job done.

•A strong online portfolio available for viewing. Link to work or an online portfolio is a must

Things that we value:

•Curious minds and an appetite for learning

•Passion for the craft

•A strong point of view with a healthy dose of humility

•A collaborative mindset, perseverance, and a great sense of humor

•A passion for User Experience

•A personality that thrives in a agile/nimble environments

•Willingness to take risks

•A belief in our vision Strong working knowledge of Photoshop, Sketch, InVision and Adobe Illustrator

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.