Product Designer

About the Role

The role involves leading large-scale UX projects, improving design processes, and delivering high-quality experiences through team collaboration and feedback. You will design across web and mobile platforms to ensure consistency, engagement, and usability across Experian's digital services. This position reports to the Sr. Director, Product Design, offering a structured environment for professional growth and mentorship.

Experian's commitment to innovation and customer-centricity means that as a Product Designer, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, from refining existing products to developing new ones. Your day-to-day activities will include designing user-centered assets informed by research, usability testing, and iterative feedback, as well as partnering with teams to define product requirements.

What You Will Do

• Lead large-scale UX projects, focusing on improving design processes and delivering high-quality digital experiences.
• Design across web and mobile platforms to ensure consistency, engagement, and usability across Experian's digital services.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and align design strategies with business goals.
• Create user-centered design assets, including journeys, wireframes, and prototypes, informed by research and usability testing.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to understand product vision and requirements, translating these into design solutions.
• Work with Developers to ensure design feasibility and to provide design specifications.
• Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to iterate on and improve design solutions.
• Participate in design systems development to ensure consistency across products.
• Stay updated with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies, applying this knowledge to enhance Experian's design practices.
• Contribute to the development of the design team, sharing knowledge and best practices.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in UX, Visual Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in UX/UI and digital product design, with a responsive design portfolio.
• Proficiency in Figma, Jira, and modern design tools, with experience in Agile environments and design systems.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and human-computer interaction.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Experience in leading design projects and managing design teams, with a focus on delivering high-quality design solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex problems and develop creative solutions.
• Passion for staying current with design trends, technologies, and tools, and applying this knowledge to improve design practices.

Nice to Have

• Experience with front-end development principles and technologies, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Knowledge of accessibility guidelines and practices, with experience in designing accessible digital products.
• Familiarity with data analysis and the ability to use data to inform design decisions.
• Experience working in a global company with distributed teams, with an understanding of cultural and language nuances.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation package and bonus plan.
• Core benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K.
• Flexible schedule, with the ability to work remote, hybrid, or in-office.
• Flexible time off, including volunteer time off, vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, with a focus on innovation and customer-centricity.
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance, with a culture that values employee contributions.
• Access to the latest technologies and tools, with a budget for professional development and training.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment, with a diverse team of professionals passionate about design and innovation.

• Tip: Ensure your portfolio showcases your ability to design user-centered and engaging digital experiences, with a focus on financial wellness and identity protection products.
• Highlight your proficiency in Figma, Jira, and other modern design tools, and be prepared to discuss your experience with design systems and Agile environments.
• Prepare to talk about your approach to user research, usability testing, and how you incorporate feedback into your design process.
• Showcase your understanding of front-end development principles and how they influence your design decisions, even if you're not a coder.
• Discuss your experience with remote collaboration tools and how you maintain effective communication in distributed teams.
• Be ready to walk through your design process, from conceptualization to delivery, and how you handle design critiques and feedback.
• Show enthusiasm for staying updated with the latest design trends and technologies, and how you see yourself contributing to Experian's design practices and culture.