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Apex Fintech Solutions · 6 hours ago

Senior UX/UI Designer

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Apex Fintech Solutions is a global organization powering innovation in digital wealth management. They are seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer to blend research skills with design execution, driving user-centric solutions and collaborating with various teams to influence the product roadmap.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Design Execution: Create wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, and detailed documentation that provides intuitive and visually appealing design solutions

Collaborative Design: Work closely with UX/UI designers to ensure research findings are embedded into design approaches while maintaining consistency with established design systems

Design Systems: Work within established design systems and contribute to their evolution based on user and product insights

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Participate in regular design reviews and work alongside product, engineering and development teams to ensure design feasibility and execution quality

User Research: Plan and execute qualitative and quantitative user research methods (e.g., usability testing, user interviews, surveys, and more) to uncover needs, pain-points, behaviors, and motivations

Research Synthesis: Develop and maintain user personas, journey maps, and behavioral models to represent diverse user bases across various market segments

Research Frameworks: Establish and maintain best practices, standardized methodologies, and frameworks for conducting high-quality research across the organization

Usability Testing: Continuously iterate and improve design solutions based on usability feedback and product performance analytics

Strategic Planning: Partner with Product Managers to ensure user feedback and insights shape product requirements and priorities. Advocate for user-centricity during all stages of product development

Stakeholder Communication: Present research findings, design concepts, and recommendations to executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams, driving alignment

Qualification

User Experience ResearchUser-Centered DesignDesign ThinkingPrototyping SoftwareFigmaDesign SystemsAgile MethodologiesHTML/CSSStakeholder ManagementCritical Thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Graphic Design, Digital Design, Computer Science, Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience required

5+ years of prior work experience

Experience conducting comprehensive user research using qualitative and quantitative methods (e.g., usability testing, user interviews, surveys) with actionable insights

Experience working with and contributing to design systems tailored to enterprise-level applications, ensuring consistency across platforms and user experiences

Experience working in Agile environments, using tools like Confluence, JIRA, Miro, and thriving in fast-paced, iterative workflows

Proven expertise in combining UX research and design skills to deliver seamless, impactful digital solutions that influence product strategy and execution

Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, design thinking methodologies, information architecture, and interaction design best practices

Proficiency in design tools like Figma (or equivalent), prototyping software, and familiarity with research platforms such as UserTesting

Working knowledge of accessibility standards, usability guidelines, and frameworks (e.g., WCAG compliance)

Familiarity with HTML/CSS and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams to execute designs seamlessly

Superior communication and stakeholder management abilities, capable of presenting complex ideas and findings clearly to multidisciplinary audiences, including executive stakeholders

Preferred

Experience designing for financial technology platforms (e.g., banking, investing, trading, or data visualization), with an understanding of industry-specific problem-solving and user needs

Background in leading accessibility research initiatives and applying inclusive design principles to ensure universal usability

Proven success in developing research roadmaps that are aligned with business objectives, product strategies, and measurable user impact

Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to leverage data analytics to inform decision-making and assess design impact

Benefits

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP)

Competitive PTO

401k match

Parental leave

HSA contribution match

Paid subscription to the Calm app

Generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Company

Apex Fintech Solutions

Apex Fintech Solutions provides the tools and services that enable hundreds of clients to launch, scale, and support digital investing for tens of millions of end investors.

Founded in 2012

Dallas, Texas, US

501-1000 employees