Vice President, UX/UI Engineering

Ares Management Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

We are seeking an exceptional VP of UX/UI Engineering to lead the user experience strategy for our data analytics and reporting platform. This leadership role combines deep expertise in data visualization, interactive design, and modern web application development. You will oversee the creation of elegant, high-fidelity dashboards and applications that transform complex data into actionable insights for executives, and decision-makers across the firm. From Power BI solutions to custom React/Angular executive dashboards, you will ensure all interfaces are intuitive, mobile-friendly, and deliver exceptional user experiences that drive adoption and business impact. Your mandate is to bridge the Data & AI department and the business — translating unified data into actionable analytics, executive-grade dashboards, and institutional-quality visualizations that inform investment decisions and serve our LP relationships. You will work directly with senior stakeholders across the firm's vertical businesses and corporate functions — including Real Estate, Private Credit, Investment Ops, Legal & Compliance — designing both firmwide views and business-specific reports. The ideal candidate is a forward thinker who constantly asks how data can be presented more clearly and more powerfully, combining the analytical rigor of an investment professional with the design sensibility of a UI/UX engineer.

Requirements

7+ years of UX/UI design and development experience, with 3+ years in leadership roles
5+ years of hands-on experience with data visualization and analytics dashboards
Expert-level proficiency in Power BI: dashboard design, DAX, performance optimization, and governance
Strong proficiency in React or Angular with TypeScript for building custom web applications
Expert knowledge of data visualization libraries: D3.js, ECharts, Plotly, or similar
Experience building responsive, mobile-friendly interfaces (CSS/SCSS, media queries, progressive enhancement)
Proficiency with design tools: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar prototyping platforms
Strong understanding of UX/UI principles, information architecture, and usability best practices
Experience creating design systems and maintaining component libraries
Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript ES6+
Experience with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and inclusive design
Demonstrated ability to manage projects, mentor team members, and communicate across disciplines
Portfolio demonstrating high-fidelity dashboard designs and custom web applications

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial services, private equity, or alternative assets
Experience with Sigma Computing, Superset, or similar self-service BI tools
Knowledge of data visualization for specific domains (financial analysis, portfolio management, risk analytics)
Experience with REST APIs and integrating frontend with backend services
Experience with front-end build tools: Webpack, Vite, or similar
Knowledge of component libraries: Material UI, Bootstrap, or Ant Design
Experience with testing frameworks: Jest, Cypress, or similar for UI testing
Understanding of backend technologies and SQL for writing data-driven queries
Experience with agile development and sprint planning

Responsibilities

UX/UI Strategy & Leadership Define and execute comprehensive UX/UI strategy for data analytics and reporting platform
Establish and evangelize a set of UX patterns and visualization best practices across all tools — Power BI, Sigma, and custom builds — ensuring consistency in layout conventions, color systems, typography, iconography, interaction patterns, and data labeling so that every dashboard and report feels like it came from a single, intentional design system regardless of the underlying tool.
Establish design systems, component libraries, and patterns that enable consistent, scalable dashboard creation
Champion user-centric design principles and advocate for usability across all platform interfaces
Data Visualization & Design Excellence Design and deliver executive-level dashboards that provide senior leadership with firmwide visibility: fund raising intelligence, cross-fund performance, AUM trends, portfolio company health, liquidity, and pipeline — presented in a format that drives decisions, not just awareness.
Develop interactive analytical applications for deal rooms, scenario modeling, and portfolio deep-dives using Streamlit, Dash, or React-based front ends connected to the Databricks Lakehouse.
Design compelling, intuitive data visualizations that communicate complex insights clearly and effectively
Apply data visualization best practices: appropriate chart types, color theory, typography, and visual hierarchy
Create interactive visualizations with drill-down capabilities, filtering, and exploration features
Design mobile-friendly visualizations that maintain clarity and interactivity on smaller screens
Power BI Dashboard Development & Governance Lead Power BI dashboard design and development for enterprise-scale reporting
Build reusable Power BI templates and patterns for common reporting scenarios
Implement Power BI best practices: DAX optimization, performance tuning, row-level security
Design governance framework: naming conventions, data model standards, and dashboard review processes
Create Power BI Center of Excellence: documentation, training materials, and support for dashboard creators
Partner with data engineering to optimize data models for analytics and reporting
Custom Executive Dashboards & Web Applications Design and develop custom executive dashboards using React or Angular with TypeScript
Build high-fidelity, pixel-perfect interfaces that meet premium design standards
Implement responsive design: seamless experiences across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
Create interactive charts and visualizations using D3.js, ECharts, or similar libraries
Implement real-time data updates and WebSocket integration for live dashboards
Build custom UI components and design system documentation
Ensure performance optimization: lazy loading, code splitting, and efficient rendering
Performance & Optimization Optimize dashboard loading times and render performance
Implement client-side caching strategies and data pagination
Monitor frontend performance metrics and identify optimization opportunities
Partner with backend teams to optimize APIs for analytics queries
Security, Compliance & Data Governance Implement role-based access control for dashboards and data visibility
Ensure data security in transit and at rest for sensitive analytics
Comply with firm information security guidelines and data classification standards
Implement audit logging for dashboard access and data exports
Partner with Infosec and Compliance on security assessments and requirements
User Enablement & Documentation Create comprehensive documentation and help content for dashboards and tools
Develop training materials and conduct user onboarding sessions
Establish feedback channels and gather user requests for continuous improvement
Support analytics and reporting teams with technical guidance and best practices
Team Leadership & Collaboration Stay ahead of the curve on data visualization trends, BI tooling, and analytical best practices — bringing forward-thinking ideas on how to present firmwide and business-specific information more effectively.
Partner with Data Products team on data access and integration requirements
Work with business stakeholders to understand reporting needs and prioritize development
Lead design reviews and establish quality standards across all dashboards and applications

Benefits

Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.
Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.

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