Associate Experience Designer

Visa•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Visa is heavily investing in its Global Design Team to help support its growing digital product line. We are looking for an Associate Designer to join our team. We believe that great design has the ability to engage and inspire users, and we strive to rethink and redefine how users interact with Visa's products and services. Our team members are innovative thinkers and strategic problem solvers who are as analytical as they are creative. We value hard work, accountability and collaboration, and we prize proven skills and team success over personal gain. In this role, you will model UX – UI principles. The Associate Designer is an individual contributor responsible for designing usable, accessible and engaging user experiences.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 months of work experience or a Bachelor's Degree
Able to clearly articulate design decisions to team members and stakeholders including product, technology and design leadership teams.
Exercises independent judgment with minimal direction from supervisor
Able to collaborate with business partners to build upon their vision using sound design principles and identify key opportunities for improved user experiences.
Exhibits an extreme attention to detail
Demonstrates strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Self-starter who brings energy and enthusiasm to the work environment
Please include a link to your online portfolio
4 years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/MFA/MBA, etc.) – preferably working in design consultancies, digital product, or established startups
4 years working as a product or digital designer as part of an in-house, agency, or cross-functional design or innovation team
Strong fluency in digital design software including Figma, FigJam, and Adobe products
Experience designing high-fidelity mockups, wireframes, and rapid prototyping
Knowledgeable in human-centered design thinking, UX/UI principles, service design, and user research
Strong understanding of accessibility principles and best practices
Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
Ability to communicate concepts and recommendations confidently to various audiences
Permanent Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment for this position.

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of work experience
Experience working in design consultancies, digital product teams, or established startups which gives you a sense of how to interact with clients and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Be an advocate for our users.
Design usable, accessible and engaging digital experiences.
Collaborate with our cross-functional product and business teams and build upon their vision using sound design principles to ensure alignment and project success.
Capture requirements, design flows, wireframes, prototypes and fully fleshed out designs.
Document designs and consult with engineers to ensure they are built and function as intended.
Effectively demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.