UI/UX Design Lead

Job Description:

The Job/What You'll Do:

We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Lead UI/UX Designer with a passion for designing innovative and user-centered digital products. The ideal candidate will bring a unique blend of big company design experience and startup hustle from a financial background and will also have a proven track record of leading a team and delivering high-quality designs in fast-paced environments.

We can consider candidates for this position who are able to accommodate a hybrid work schedule and are close to one of our following offices: Concord, CA or Phoenix, AZ.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and user experience of web and mobile applications from concept to launch
• Lead and facilitate collaborative design sessions including sketching and ideation
• Lead design vendors regarding assignments and delivery schedules for multiple projects concurrently
• Build and maintain a design system in Figma
• Represent the design team brand, and deliver a consistent design process to partners and vendors
• Create and maintain design schedules, communicate status and agreements with product team
• Mentor and guide junior UI/UX designers in design processes and best practices
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs that effectively communicate design concepts and solutions
• Drive and conduct user research, including usability testing, surveys, and interviews, to inform design decisions and validate design solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, developers, engineering, and vendors, to define and implement innovative solutions for the product direction, visuals, and experience
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends, technologies, and tools in UI/UX design industry

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Experience building and maintaining a style guide within Figma.
• Strong portfolio showcasing your UI/UX design skills, including user research and testing, wireframing, prototyping, visual design, digital design systems, development-ready designs
• In-depth knowledge of user-centered design methodologies and best practices, including material design implementations and optimization
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Axure, Invision & Adobe Creative Suite,
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Financial services background

Education & Experience:

• At least 7 years of experience as a UI/UX Designer, with a focus on web and IOS/Android application design
• At least 3 years' experience working with Material Design
• Experience working in both big company and startup environments, with a proven ability to work quickly and effectively in fast-paced environments

Compensation: The Base Salary range for this position is between $135,000-$148,000.

This information reflects a base salary range that AssetMark reasonably expects to pay for the position based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and actual work location. This position will also be eligible for additional variable incentive compensation and competitive benefits.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US to be considered. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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Who We Are & What We Offer:

AssetMark's mission is centered around helping financial advisors make a difference in the lives of their clients. To help them do that, we aim to provide advisors with holistic support. We offer compelling technology that facilitates a better client experience, consulting services that ensure advisors' businesses are running at their best and a comprehensive suite of investment solutions. AssetMark's platform empowers advisors to provide the highest level of service possible to their clients.

AssetMark's culture is driven by our mission and connected by our values; Heart, Integrity, Excellence and Respect. You will join a team that lives these values every day by doing the best and what is right in all we do and encouraging different ideas for continual success and innovation. Additionally, we offer a wide range of benefits to meet the needs of our team members and their families.

• Flex Time Off or Paid Time/Sick Time Off
• 401K - 6% Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision - HDHP or PPO
• HSA - Employer contribution (HDHP only)
• Volunteer Time Off
• Career Development / Recognition
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Hybrid Work Schedule

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AssetMark is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.