Webster Bank

Manager, UX & UI Design

Webster Bank$115K — $120K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Graphic Design, HCI) is required.
  • 5-7 years of experience in UI design or digital product design is required.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating visual design expertise is necessary.
  • Experience developing and maintaining design systems and component libraries is essential.
  • Proficiency with Figma and modern design tools is required.
  • Solid understanding of UX principles and user-centered design methodologies is essential.
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) is critical.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with UX Designers to turn research findings and wireframes into visual designs.
  • Create high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes for web and mobile using Figma.
  • Maintain design system standards for consistency across platforms and products.
  • Design responsive user interfaces for seamless cross-device experiences.
  • Develop reusable UI components and maintain design documentation.
  • Guide development teams with detailed design specifications.
  • Participate in design reviews and advocate for accessibility and best practices.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a remote-first environment.
  • Engagement in cross-functional collaboration with product and development teams.
  • Access to continuous learning and professional development resources.
  • Involvement in the evolution of enterprise design systems.
  • Participation in a company culture that values craftsmanship and design quality.
Full Job Description
The UI Designer is responsible for creating intuitive, visually compelling, and highly usable digital experiences across web and mobile applications. Working closely with UX Designers, Product Managers, Product Owners, and development teams, this role transforms user research, workflows, interaction models, and wireframes into polished visual designs and interactive prototypes that align with established design systems, accessibility standards, and brand guidelines.

The UI Designer plays a critical role in bringing product experiences to life by creating high-fidelity screen designs, maintaining design system standards, and ensuring consistency across applications and platforms. This role partners closely with UX Designers, who lead research and experience definition, to produce detailed visual solutions that are ready for development and implementation.

The ideal candidate combines strong visual design skills with a solid understanding of UX principles, accessibility, and responsive design. The successful candidate will be passionate about craftsmanship, attention to detail, and creating elegant user interfaces that balance user needs, business objectives, and technical constraints.

What You Will Do
  • Collaborate closely with UX Designers to translate research findings, user flows, wireframes, and interaction models into polished visual designs.
  • Create high-fidelity mockups, screen designs, and interactive prototypes for web and mobile applications using Figma.
  • Apply and maintain design system standards, ensuring consistency across products, platforms, and development teams.
  • Design responsive user interfaces that provide seamless experiences across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
  • Create and maintain reusable UI components, patterns, templates, and documentation within the design system.
  • Develop detailed design specifications and implementation guidance for development teams.
  • Partner with Scrum teams throughout the development lifecycle to ensure designs are accurately implemented and meet quality standards.
  • Create visual assets, layouts, interaction states, and user interface components that align with business requirements and brand standards.
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Product Owners, UX Designers, developers, and business stakeholders to deliver user-centered solutions.
  • Participate in product discovery sessions, design reviews, usability testing, and stakeholder feedback sessions.
  • Advocate for accessibility, visual consistency, and best practices in interface design.
  • Contribute to the evolution and governance of enterprise design systems and component libraries.
  • Review implemented solutions and recommend refinements to improve usability, consistency, and visual quality.
  • Stay current with UI design trends, emerging technologies, accessibility standards, and industry best practices.


Skills and Abilities
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in UI design, visual design, responsive design, and digital product design for web and mobile applications.
  • Expert proficiency with Figma and modern design and prototyping tools.
  • Strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout, spacing, visual hierarchy, iconography, and interface design principles.
  • Experience designing and maintaining scalable design systems, component libraries, and style guides.
  • Ability to transform UX concepts, wireframes, and workflows into polished, production-ready visual designs.
  • Solid understanding of UX principles, interaction design, usability standards, and user-centered design methodologies.
  • Experience designing responsive interfaces across desktop and mobile platforms.
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design best practices.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to design quality and consistency.
  • Experience collaborating closely with software engineers and translating designs into development-ready specifications.
  • Familiarity with Agile and Scrum software development methodologies.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong collaboration skills and willingness to provide and receive constructive feedback.


Education Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Graphic Design, Visual Design, Digital Design, User Experience Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Interaction Design, Digital Media, or a related field required.


Experience Qualifications
  • 5-7 years of professional experience in UI design, visual design, digital product design, or a related discipline required.
  • Demonstrated experience creating high-fidelity web and mobile application designs from user flows, wireframes, and UX requirements required.
  • Experience developing, maintaining, and scaling enterprise design systems and component libraries required.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing visual design excellence, interface design, responsive design, and design system work required.
  • Experience working closely with software development teams and providing detailed design specifications required.
  • Experience creating interactive prototypes and validating designs through user and stakeholder feedback required.
  • Experience with responsive design and accessibility standards (WCAG) required.
  • Experience working within Agile product development environments required.
  • Understanding of UX research, usability testing, and user-centered design processes preferred.
  • Experience in financial services, insurance, healthcare, or other regulated industries preferred.


The estimated salary range for this position is $115,000USD to $120,000USD. Actual salary may vary up or down depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive compensation.

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About Webster Bank

Webster Bank is a regional bank that provides personal and business banking services to customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York. The bank was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Waterbury, Connecticut. Webster Bank has over 3,400 employees and operates over 150 branches. The bank offers a range of financial products and services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, and investment services. Webster Bank is committed to supporting the communities it serves and has a strong focus on corporate social responsibility.
Learn more about Webster Bank
Size
3,245 employees
Market Cap
$8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$220.6 million
5 Year Trend
+2.8%
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