Charles Schwab

Senior User Experience Designer

Charles Schwab$110K — $130K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6 to 10 years of UX design experience focused on digital products
  • Minimum 1 year of designing touch-based mobile interfaces
  • Familiarity with the user-centered design process including research and prototyping
  • Experience working within established design systems and product patterns
  • Strong visual and interaction design skills
  • Proficiency in designing for web and native mobile platforms
  • Skill in influencing partners and stakeholders with storytelling and design rationale

Responsibilities

  • Improve Schwab's digital experiences through interaction design
  • Translate client and business needs into scalable product experiences
  • Create future-state concepts and strategic design visions for the digital ecosystem
  • Design experiences across desktop, mobile web, and native mobile platforms
  • Identify opportunities for modernizing the experience while maintaining quality
  • Explore applications of AI-enabled experiences and emerging interaction models
  • Own the delivery of work, addressing challenges proactively

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment fostering support and idea sharing
  • Encouragement for personal growth and career development
  • Focus on creating meaningful experiences for clients
  • A culture of care, trust, and collaboration
  • Opportunity to engage with a supportive group of cross-functional teams
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

At Charles Schwab, exceptional client experiences start with exceptional people. We are looking for an experienced, collaborative, and adaptable Senior User Experience Designer (individual contributor) to join Schwab's User Experience team. In this role, you will help shape the digital experiences that power how clients move money, make payments, and manage their financial lives, creating experiences that feel useful, consistent, modern, and distinctly Schwab.

 

This is an individual contributor role for a designer who is comfortable moving between the big picture and the smallest interaction details. You will independently lead work from problem definition through execution, bring clarity to ambiguity, and partner across Experience Design, Content, Product, Engineering, Research, and other cross-functional partners to turn complex challenges into scalable solutions across web and mobile.

 

The work matters because millions of clients rely on Schwab to make decisions about their financial lives. We are deeply focused on creating the best possible experiences for them. We are equally committed to building an environment where people support one another, share ideas openly, and help each other do the best work of their careers. That culture of care, trust, and collaboration is modeled by our leaders and carried forward by every member of the team.

Why this role matters now

Client expectations are changing quickly. Mobile experiences, personalization, AI, and new interaction models are reshaping how people expect to engage with financial services. This role will help Schwab respond thoughtfully by connecting client needs, business priorities, product strategy, and experience design into a clear and scalable vision for what comes next.

 

The team you'll join

You will join a creative, supportive group of designers and content strategists who care deeply about clients, craft, and one another. We challenge ideas and value the people who bring them. We share work early, give direct and constructive feedback, celebrate progress, and step in when a teammate needs help. You will also work closely with partners across the company who bring different perspectives and expertise to the table. You can expect leaders who create space for thoughtful design, encourage healthy debate, and support continued growth. Success here is not only about the quality of your individual work, but also about how you make the work, the team, and the broader experience ecosystem stronger.

What you'll shape
  • Improve Schwab's digital experiences through thoughtful interaction design, experience standards, and product execution
  • Translate client and business needs into scalable product experiences, interaction models, visual frameworks, and reusable patterns
  • Create future-state concepts and strategic design visions that help teams see and shape the long-term evolution of Schwab's digital ecosystem
  • Design and influence experiences across desktop, mobile web, and native mobile platforms while respecting the strengths and conventions of each
  • Identify opportunities to modernize the experience while maintaining quality, accessibility, trust, and consistency
  • Explore thoughtful applications of AI-enabled experiences, conversational interfaces, and emerging interaction models
  • Define problems, evaluate tradeoffs, and propose solutions that balance client needs, business goals, experience quality, and technical considerations
  • Own the delivery of your work, proactively addressing challenges and keeping partners aligned from early exploration through implementation
How you will work
  • Partner closely with Experience Design, Product, Engineering, Research, Content, and other cross-functional partners
  • Build trust through clear communication, transparency, accountability, and follow-through
  • Facilitate design reviews, consultations, and workshops that improve the work and create shared understanding
  • Use research, analytics, client feedback, and design judgment to guide decisions
  • Constructively question assumptions and help teams find a better path forward when the current answer is not good enough
  • Act as a trusted advisor who can influence direction through strong rationale, storytelling, prototypes, and examples
  • Support and mentor other designers, share what you know, and stay open to learning from the people around you
You'll thrive in this role if...
  • You enjoy simplifying problems that initially feel complex or ambiguous
  • You care about both the long-term experience vision and the details that make an interaction feel right
  • You think in systems and understand when to use established patterns, when to adapt them, and when to challenge them
  • You are energized by collaboration and believe the strongest work comes from bringing different disciplines and perspectives together
  • You can lead without relying on authority, invite feedback without losing conviction, and help others move toward a shared outcome
  • You want your work to help people feel more informed and confident about their financial lives
What you have

*On your resume, please include a link to a digital portfolio of your relevant work; make sure to include any passwords required. Your portfolio should show how you solve product experience problems, work within established patterns, and bring interaction design, visual clarity, and user needs together across digital touchpoints. We are especially interested in the problem you were solving, the role you played, the decisions you made, and the impact of the work.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • 6 to 10 years of UX design experience focused on digital products, or equivalent experience
  • At least 1 year of UX experience designing touch-based mobile interfaces
  • Experience across the user-centered design process, including research, user flows, wireframes, prototyping, testing, and iteration
  • Experience working within established design systems and product patterns
  • Strong visual and interaction design skills, including layout, typography, hierarchy, color, and motion
  • Experience designing for web and native mobile platforms
  • Ability to influence partners and stakeholders through clear communication, storytelling, prototypes, and design rationale
  • Proficiency with Figma or comparable product design tools

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Applying established design systems and platform standards to create consistent product experiences
  • Translating product strategy and user needs into digital product experiences
  • Working with platform frameworks and standards, including iOS Human Interface Guidelines and Material Design
  • Using AI-powered tools or workflows to support design, research, prototyping, or problem-solving
  • Owning work independently while keeping partners informed and engaged
  • Collaborating closely with engineers and understanding how design decisions affect implementation

 

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

About Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab is a financial services company that provides a full range of securities, brokerage, banking, money management, financial advisory, investor, and retirement plan services. It operates in four main divisions; investing, wealth management, banking, and trading. Charles Schwab provides a full-service brokerage platform that serves individual investors who invest on their own or through a workplace-sponsored retirement or equity plan, as well as banking through Schwab Bank. The firm was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Charles Schwab Careers

Join the vibrant team at Charles Schwab, a leader in global finance, where your career is propelled by innovation, leadership, and a commitment to diversity and professional growth. At Charles Schwab, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for you to make a significant impact on the industry and our clients' lives.

Work You’ll Do

At Charles Schwab, we are dedicated to helping our clients manage their financial futures. Being part of our team means you'll work alongside some of the most skilled professionals in the financial services industry. Our culture thrives on teamwork, integrity, and relentless dedication to our clients. Whether you're looking for a position in financial consulting, technology, or administrative support, Charles Schwab offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will be honed and your achievements recognized.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the opportunity to lead through innovation. Charles Schwab’s commitment to technology and innovation is fundamental to our service delivery. By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of developing new solutions that redefine the future of finance. Your leadership can guide significant projects that impact our company and the industry.

Grow Your Career

Charles Schwab believes in fostering the growth of its employees. Whether through professional development programs, diversity training, or leadership workshops, we ensure that our team members receive the support and training they need to advance their careers. With a variety of career paths available, your job at Schwab can evolve with your interests and expertise.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

Start your professional journey with Charles Schwab through our internship programs or full-time employment opportunities. We seek individuals who are passionate, curious, and ready to drive change. A career at Schwab is not just about having a job; it's about building a lasting relationship with a company that values your potential.

Benefits and Culture

Charles Schwab is renowned for its employee-friendly culture. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, financial stability, and work-life balance of our team members. From competitive salaries and bonuses to health insurance and retirement plans, Schwab ensures that your career is as rewarding as it is enriching.

Networking and Professional Development

Expand your professional network and enhance your skills through our various networking events, mentorship programs, and training sessions. At Charles Schwab, we believe in leveraging collective expertise to foster learning and innovation. Engage with leaders, gain insights from experienced professionals, and build relationships that will aid your career trajectory.

Join Our Team

Explore the numerous career paths available at Charles Schwab and discover how your talents can be utilized to their fullest potential. Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring across various disciplines and look forward to adding innovative, driven individuals to our team.

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Learn more about Charles Schwab
Size
34,200 employees
Market Cap
$151.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.2 billion
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$12.1 billion
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