Northwestern Mutual

Product Designer III

Northwestern Mutual$98K — $147K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in product design or related field.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver user-centered design solutions.
  • Familiarity with Figma and design prototyping tools.
  • Basic knowledge of visual design and brand development principles.
  • Effective communication skills for conveying user perspectives.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze complex design features and user flows to simplify user experience.
  • Lead the creation of journey maps, wireframes, and prototypes.
  • Utilize evidence-based design processes to iterate and validate ideas.
  • Produce design work following best practices and internal guidelines.
  • Leverage user research insights for informed design decisions.
  • Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams on projects.
  • Manage multiple design projects with varying scopes and timelines.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with required onsite days.
  • Access to ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Engagement in a collaborative work culture.
  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects with real user outcomes.
Full Job Description
This is a hybrid position onsite are our corporate office in downtown Milwaukee. M, T, W are required onsite days.

About the Job:

The Product Designer delivers impactful, innovative, user-centered design solutions employing an iterative, evidence based design-process.

What You'll Do:
  • Analyze complex features and flows, balance user needs and business needs, and find solutions that make the complex feel simple.
  • Lead the creation thoughtful journey maps, user flows, site-maps, wireframes, and prototypes.
  • Follow an an iterative, evidence based design process, prototype, define experiments, and validate design ideas.
  • Produce work that follows UX best practices, internal guidelines, and also brings fresh ideas to the table.
  • Understand how to leverage qualitative and quantitative research insights to inform design decisions, and how to design an MVP with a longer term vision in mind.
  • Collaborate with other designers, product , and engineering partners, to deliver impactful work to users.
  • Juggle multiple projects with varied, scope, complexity, and timelines simultaneously


What You'll Bring to the Role:
  • A track record of delivering impactful design solutions and a history of successful collaboration with product and engineering partners in an agile product delivery organization.
  • A self-starter who is user-focused, detailed, and solutions-oriented
  • Basic knowledge of the fundamentals of user-centered design, visual design, brand development, and how products are put together.
  • Curiosity to understand the user
  • *Effective communicator of the user's perspective throughout the design process.
  • An understanding that UX is more than just UI, but includes all user-centered design activities from research, concepting, flows, sitemaps wireframes, prototypes, annotations, and more.
  • Working knowledge of Figma and other design and prototyping tools to get the job done.
  • An effective online portfolio available for viewing.


Skills You Have:
  • Adaptive Communication: Formulates strategies to be used to convey complex information about services, products, systems, or processes to targeted audiences; communicates and liaises between technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Attention to Detail: Focuses on specific details to spot and correct errors in advance of them being found and surpass quality expectations. Performs work with thorough proofreading for presentation, content, accuracy, and overall quality.
  • Information Architecture: Organizes, labels, and structures content on a user interface in an effective and sustainable way.
  • Strategic Thinking: Uses critical thinking and knowledge of business demand to plan, design, prioritize and execute high impact initiatives and programs.
  • Teamwork: Engages in others' behaviors to generate strong team cohesion and orientation. Facilitates open dialogue within and across teams to create trust and understanding. Shares collective successes and opportunities to improve as a group.
  • User Analysis: Uses a variety of investigative methods to discover an end-user's needs, opinions, motivations, and behaviors in order to convert user insights into actual hypothesis to test and experiment on.
  • User-Centered Design Process: Designs products, services, and experiences that are tailored to the needs, preferences, and behaviors of the end-user.


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Compensation Range:

Pay Range - Start:
$98,320.00

Pay Range - End:
$147,480.00

Geographic Specific Pay Structure:

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We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you're living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.

About Northwestern Mutual

Northwestern Mutual has been helping people and businesses achieve financial security for more than 160 years. Through a holistic planning approach, Northwestern Mutual combines the expertise of its financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to help its clients plan for what's most important. Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to millions with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, and brokerage and advisory services. The company manages billion of dollars of investments owned by its clients and held or managed through its wealth management and investment services businesses. Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, WI (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (securities), broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC) (fiduciary and fee-based financial planning services), federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company (NLTC) (long-term care insurance).

Northwestern Mutual Careers

Joining Northwestern Mutual presents a unique opportunity to be part of a team that is dedicated to empowering personal and professional growth, innovation, and leadership in the financial services industry. As a company renowned for its commitment to excellence and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, Northwestern Mutual offers unparalleled job opportunities for both seasoned professionals and those at the start of their careers.

Work You’ll Do

At Northwestern Mutual, we believe in building strong relationships not only with our clients but also among our team members. By joining our team, you will collaborate with some of the most talented professionals in the industry, all united in their commitment to leadership and innovation. Our employees are equipped with top-tier benefits and diversity training that ensure their career journey is both rewarding and inclusive.

Explore Professional Growth and Development

Northwestern Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where career growth is not just a possibility but a priority. With a variety of positions available, from financial representatives to internships for budding professionals, our company is a place where your skills and passion can thrive. We provide extensive training programs and leadership development opportunities that prepare you for success in your current role and beyond.

Innovative Work Environment

Our team at Northwestern Mutual is at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technology and innovative financial strategies to provide exceptional service to our clients. This focus on innovation is not just about staying current; it's about leading the way in the financial sector. Employees at all levels are encouraged to contribute ideas and take initiative, driving the company forward as a leader in the financial industry.

Be Part of Our Diverse and Inclusive Team

Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzzwords at Northwestern Mutual; they are integral to our company culture and business strategy. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees can flourish. Our diversity training programs are designed to enhance understanding and foster an inclusive environment for all team members.

Networking and Career Advancement

Networking within Northwestern Mutual opens doors to expansive career advancement opportunities. We encourage our employees to engage in internal networking events, which often lead to mentorship and further career development. Whether you are looking to enhance your resume, prepare for an interview, or step into a leadership role, Northwestern Mutual provides the resources and support to help you achieve your professional goals.

Join Our Team

Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players who are ready to take their career to the next level. Explore the job opportunities and internships available at Northwestern Mutual and find out how you can contribute to our legacy of innovation and leadership.

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