Ascensus

Senior UX Designer, Digital Program

Ascensus • $95K — $115K *
Philadelphia, PA 19120In-Person
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a creative or technical field.
  • 5-10 years of relevant experience in UX design or a related area.
  • Strong understanding of user and business needs with a focus on clarity and alignment.
  • Portfolio showcasing complex UX problem-solving and web/mobile experience design.
  • Proven collaboration skills with a high degree of creativity and empathy.
  • Excellent communication abilities, particularly in storytelling and data visualization.
  • Proficiency in design methodologies like Design Thinking, Agile, and Lean.

Responsibilities

  • Create intuitive web and mobile solutions addressing complex user problems.
  • Prototype and scale UX solutions for new products and features.
  • Build and nurture collaborative relationships across design, business, and analytics teams.
  • Use qualitative and quantitative data to inform design choices and assess impact.
  • Assist on various tasks and projects as needed.
  • Safeguard and manage all confidential data in compliance with best practices.
  • Exemplify company values in everyday actions to support organizational culture.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment promoting creativity and innovation.
  • Opportunities to work on large-scale projects impacting user experiences.
  • Access to the latest design and prototyping software.
  • Professional development and learning opportunities.
  • Support for a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
Full Job Description
Section 1: Position Summary

Design the user experience for web and mobile solutions that help millions of people achieve their financial goals. Use design thinking techniques and strong collaboration across business, design, analytics, and development functions to create experiences our customers love and that drive results for the business. Serve as the subject-matter expert for the UX discipline. Use creative and technical problem-solving skills to guide the design from concept through completion.

Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Create web and mobile solutions that bring clarity to complex problems by using a range of skills, including user research, interaction design, visual design, and information architecture, as well as knowledge of the competitive landscape and of the Ascensus brand.
  • Prototype and scale UX solutions for new products, services, features, and enhancements from journey maps through detailed designs.
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships across design, business, development, and analytics teams. Manage expectations within the team and with clients.
  • Use qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to inform design decisions and ensure that solutions have the intended impact.
  • Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned
  • Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
  • Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always should be visible in your actions on a day to day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.


Supervision

  • N/A


Section 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a creative or technical field.
  • Minimum 5 - 10 years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
  • Able to resolve disparate user and business needs, to drive clarity and alignment across stakeholders.
  • Portfolio demonstrating expertise solving complex UX problems and designing thoughtfully crafted web and mobile experiences on large-scale projects.
  • Strong collaboration skills. High degree of creativity, empathy, and passion.
  • Excellent communication skills (storytelling, visualization, use of qualitative and quantitative data) to enlist support for initiatives and ignite enthusiasm to execute.
  • Experience with Design Thinking, Agile, and Lean methodologies.
  • Highly proficient in the use of design and prototyping software (Adobe, Sketch, InVision, etc.)
  • Knowledgeable about web and mobile UX best practices. Understanding of HTML/CSS and emerging tools, technologies, and business practices.
  • Excellent organizational skills. Able to switch between tasks across projects.
  • Able to give and receive feedback and interpret critique to enhance project outcomes.

About Ascensus

Ascensus is a financial services company that provides retirement, health, and education savings plans to individuals and businesses. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Dresher, Pennsylvania. Ascensus has over 4,000 employees and serves more than 12 million customers nationwide. The company offers a wide range of retirement plan solutions, including 401(k), 403(b), and IRA plans. Ascensus is committed to helping its customers save for retirement and achieve their financial goals. The company has received several awards for its excellent customer service and innovative products.
Learn more about Ascensus
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Founded
1980
* Ladders Estimates

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