Product Designer, AVP

State Street•Burlington, MA

5d•$80,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Charles River for Private Markets, a State Street Company, is seeking a Senior Product Designer to work with Product and Engineering to turn complex concepts and processes into intuitive experiences for private markets clients. The designer will shape the product’s future, lead design for major initiatives, and contribute to the mission of accelerating transparency, accuracy, and liquidity in private markets. The role leads user-centered design from concept through release, measurement, and iteration. It includes working with users, Product, and Engineering to identify problems, explore solutions, account for technical constraints, and ship work efficiently. The designer will communicate work across the company, contribute to the design system and component library, and engage customers through research and virtual or in-person workshops. Travel for client engagements, including internationally, may be required (approximately 20%).

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience shipping impactful product design work.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds.
A collaborative approach to design execution.
A bias for action and willingness to adapt in situations with varying resources.
A portfolio demonstrating a track record and commitment to continuous improvement.
Ability to give and receive design critique effectively.
Experience with user research initiatives as part of product discovery.
Experience working within a component library system, with a critical eye toward system maintenance and improvement.
Interest in fintech products and understanding of how modern enterprise product design differs from legacy enterprise design.
Ability to travel as required for client engagements (approximately 20%), including internationally.
Commitment to quality and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on fintech, data platform, or business intelligence tools.
Private markets experience.
Desire to work in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

Lead a user-centered design process from concept through release, measurement, and iteration, delivering impactful product experiences.
Partner with users, Product, and Engineering to identify problem spaces, brainstorm solutions, understand technical constraints, and improve delivery processes.
Communicate design work across the company to gather feedback, inspire others, and advance conversations about design excellence.
Contribute to the growth, organization, and maintenance of the design system and component library.
Engage directly with customers to understand their wants and needs.
Lead virtual and in-person workshops.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and optional additional coverages.
Paid time off including vacation and sick leave, short-term disability, and family-care leave.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
Eligibility for annual performance-based incentive awards, with stated exclusions.
Eligibility for certain tax-advantaged savings plans.
Inclusive development opportunities.
Flexible work-life support.
Paid volunteer days.
Employee networks.