UX/Product Designer

$75,600 - $104,000/Yr

Federal Reserve Bank - Kansas City, MO

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Kansas City, MO

Monetary Authorities-Central Bank

About the position

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is seeking an experienced UX/Product Designer to enhance user experiences across various products and platforms. This role involves collaboration with product management, stakeholders, and engineering teams to create scalable design solutions, ensuring a high-quality user experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a deep understanding of user requirements, and the ability to drive impactful design initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product management, stakeholders, and engineering teams to ensure a clear understanding of the expected user experience.
• Explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical staff at all levels in a compelling manner.
• Partner with other UX designers, UX research, strategists, product managers, product owners, and software engineers to understand user and business needs.
• Conceptualize innovative solutions and create user experience specifications, workflows, and mockups.
• Deliver great experiences across products/platforms in a collaborative, agile environment.
• Manage team initiatives, set priorities, and manage scoping for UX activities.
• Gather feedback on work from managers, business partners, engineering, and peer design teams.
• Advocate for users while providing strategic leadership in user experience.
• Mentor and guide team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Human Factors, Industrial Design, Psychology, Computer Science, Graphic Design, or equivalent experience.
• At least four years of experience in human-computer interaction, interaction design, or related fields.
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS and design systems.
• Experience with wireframing/prototyping tools such as Figma, Axure, and Adobe XD.
• End-to-end understanding of user-centered design, usability, accessibility, and SEO best practices.
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including meeting facilitation.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative and strategic thinking skills to solve design problems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Hybrid work environment with a minimum of 50% in-office presence.
• Comprehensive health insurance options.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.