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ION · 2 days ago

Principal UX Designer, Boston

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$180K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

ION is expanding its Design team and is looking for a Principal UX Designer to lead the design of cutting-edge desktop, web, and mobile applications for their clients. The role involves driving UX strategy, collaborating with stakeholders, and shaping the design direction of complex financial and enterprise solutions.

AccountingAsset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesSoftware

Responsibilities

Lead UX strategy and execution for enterprise-level applications, ensuring best-in-class user experiences

Define and oversee the user experience, including workflows, layouts, interactions, and data visualizations

Conduct user research, synthesize insights, and translate findings into actionable design solutions

Collaborate with clients to understand business needs, present design concepts, and refine solutions based on feedback

Mentor and guide UX designers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence

Partner with development teams to ensure seamless implementation of designs

Qualification

UX DesignInteraction DesignInformation ArchitectureUser ResearchPrototypingUsability TestingCommunication SkillsFinancial Services KnowledgeMentoringCollaborationProblem-SolvingPresentation Skills

Required

10+ years of experience in UX Design, Interaction Design, or Information Architecture

Expertise in designing complex, data-driven applications with a strong focus on usability

Proven ability to drive UX strategy and influence product direction

Hands-on experience with user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing

Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to stakeholders

Ability to balance business goals, technical constraints, and user needs to create effective solutions

Bachelor's or Master's degree in HCI, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, or a related field

Preferred

Understanding of the asset management industry including investment vehicles, portfolio management processes, investment workflows and key technology platforms serving institutional investors

Experience designing enterprise-level financial or trading applications

Deep understanding of financial markets, trading platforms, or investment tools