Professional Digital Product Designer

Freddie Mac • McLean, VA

267d • $93,000 - $139,000

About The Position

Freddie Mac Multifamily is seeking a Professional Digital Product Designer who is eager to be at the forefront of advancing our design practice. At Freddie Mac, you will play a crucial role in building a better housing finance system. You'll be part of a team dedicated to making homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation. The Freddie Mac Multifamily UX Team is looking for a Designer who is not content with the status quo. We need individuals who ask tough questions, think critically, and take bold actions to get things done. If you have a growth mindset, solve problems through design, and thrive at the intersection of people and technology, we encourage you to apply today!

Requirements

• 3-5 years of proven experience building digital products.
• Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, or equivalent work experience.
• Understand the application and implementation of the Design Thinking methodology.
• Experience in usability testing, ensuring customer feedback is incorporated into future design increments.
• Experience in ethnographic research is a plus.
• Proficient in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or equivalent. (Figma experience preferred.)
• Experience working within Agile product teams.
• Portfolio showcasing relevant academic or personal projects.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to translate user needs into intuitive and functional designs.
• Good interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter and self-motivated.
• Ability to work & collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product owners, developers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and user needs.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for web and mobile applications that align with modern industry standards.
• Participate in user research activities, such as usability testing, interviews, and surveys, to gather insights and refine design solutions.
• Contribute and ensure designs are in line with our Freddie Mac Design System and industry standard methodologies.
• Stay updated with the latest UX design trends, tools, and techniques relevant to the financial industry.
• Present design concepts and solutions to stakeholders and gather feedback for iterative improvement.
• Own a solution from start to finish - from managing partners, to gaining alignment, to supporting product teams.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs.
• Annual incentive program eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree