The Role:A User Experience Designer who demonstrates strategic and creative thinking. Collaborates with Project Managers, Copywriters, Designers, Marketers and Tech Leads to develop innovative engaging experiences across a wide breadth of channels and devices (web, mobile, native applications). This individual shows the ability to define business opportunities and translate insights into consumer-facing experiences. Applies user- and customer-centered design principles to their process while designing complex interaction systems. Will be responsible for managing the quality of design throughout all project phases. Will need to confidently and professionally present work to stakeholders and clients.
This is a senior leadership role where you will manage a team of visual designers, experiential designers and other specialists while working closely with marketing, product, and business teams to ensure experience consistency across all touchpoints. Reporting to the Global Head of Design, this role requires a leader who can inspire creativity and collaborate across departments to deliver results that align with both business and brand goals.
Responsibilities:- Lead multi-disciplinary teams in creating best-in-class user experience across a variety of projects with multiple client stakeholders
- Drive a collaborative approach across stakeholder groups, including educating and bringing along non-UX stakeholders throughout process
- Demonstrate UX leadership with a strong point of view and the ability to eloquently inspire and educate the firm
- Assess competitive landscape and understand industry patterns and trends
- Identify and pursue opportunities to improve design strategy and user objectives
- Produce and deliver wireframes, sitemaps, flows, decks, prototypes, use cases, journeys and personas (in low and high fidelity)
- Strong experience with prototyping tools to concept, test, and communicate solutions
- Guide project team developing the experiential solution architecture with best practices and subject matter expertise
Qualifications:- 10+ years of experience in creative leadership roles, with at least 5 years in a senior creative position, ideally within financial services, fintech, or other regulated B2B industries
- Natural leader with experience setting performance measures, mentoring teams, and growing capabilities across design
- Proven skill to manage complex and evolving design systems and brands
- Strong leadership and communication skills to inspire teams and influence across the organization
- A growth mindset and adaptability to tackle complex challenges with creativity and curiosity
- Balances near-term impact with a long-term vision on high-visibility projects central to growth
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Strong portfolio showcasing strategic and impactful creative work across digital platforms
- Familiarity with financial services and simplifying complex financial concepts for diverse audiences
- Proficiency in design tools like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), Figma, and other platforms. Experience with content management systems (CMS) and marketing automation tools is a plus
- Focus on measurable results, tying creative work to business outcomes like lead generation, brand awareness, and customer engagement
- Creative and strategic thinking to address complex challenges while adapting to evolving priorities and market conditions
- Bachelor's degree in design, Marketing, Advertising, or related field
Skills:- Prototyping and Testing
- Developing and Conducting Stakeholder Interviews
- Product Design
- Project Management
- Marketing Strategy
Software/Tools:- Figma
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- XD
- After Effects
- Principle
- Axure
- WordPress
- Microsoft Office (Word and PPT)
The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.
Expected annual base salary range:$150,000 - $200,000
Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.
Additional compensation and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone's sole discretion.
