User Experience (UX) Lead, VP - Marketing at Blackstone

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Asset ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in design, Marketing, Advertising, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in creative leadership roles, with at least 5 years in a senior creative position, ideally within financial services, fintech, or other regulated B2B industries
  • Natural leader with experience setting performance measures, mentoring teams, and growing capabilities across design
  • Proven skill to manage complex and evolving design systems and brands
  • Strong leadership and communication skills to inspire teams and influence across the organization
  • A growth mindset and adaptability to tackle complex challenges with creativity and curiosity
  • Balances near-term impact with a long-term vision on high-visibility projects central to growth
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills
  • Strong portfolio showcasing strategic and impactful creative work across digital platforms
  • Familiarity with financial services and simplifying complex financial concepts for diverse audiences
  • Proficiency in design tools like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), Figma, and other platforms
  • Experience with content management systems (CMS) and marketing automation tools is a plus
  • Focus on measurable results, tying creative work to business outcomes like lead generation, brand awareness, and customer engagement
  • Creative and strategic thinking to address complex challenges while adapting to evolving priorities and market conditions
  • Skills in: Prototyping and Testing, Developing and Conducting Stakeholder Interviews, Product Design, Project Management, Marketing Strategy
  • Proficiency in: Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, After Effects), Principle, Axure, WordPress, Microsoft Office (Word and PPT)

Responsibilities

  • Lead multi-disciplinary teams in creating best-in-class user experience across a variety of projects with multiple client stakeholders
  • Drive a collaborative approach across stakeholder groups, including educating and bringing along non-UX stakeholders throughout process
  • Demonstrate UX leadership with a strong point of view and the ability to eloquently inspire and educate the firm
  • Assess competitive landscape and understand industry patterns and trends
  • Identify and pursue opportunities to improve design strategy and user objectives
  • Produce and deliver wireframes, sitemaps, flows, decks, prototypes, use cases, journeys and personas (in low and high fidelity)
  • Strong experience with prototyping tools to concept, test, and communicate solutions
  • Guide project team developing the experiential solution architecture with best practices and subject matter expertise

Skills

Figma
Prototyping
Wireframing
Stakeholder Interviews
Product Design
Project Management
Marketing Strategy
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe XD
After Effects
Principle
Axure
WordPress

Blackstone

Global alternative asset management firm

About Blackstone

Blackstone is a leader in alternative asset management, focusing on private equity, real estate, and credit investments. The firm manages over $1.1 trillion in assets and partners with financial advisors to provide access to private markets, aiming to create strong businesses that deliver lasting value. Its main products, BREIT and BCRED, cater to income-focused investors, while the On-Demand Continuing Education Program helps educate investors on private market topics. Blackstone's goal is to identify economic trends and invest in industry-leading businesses to generate strong returns.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1985Year Founded
$18,081.8MTotal Funding
UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Financial Services, Real Estate, EducationIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition in AI may lead to overvaluation and market saturation.
Potential regulatory scrutiny due to significant investments in diverse sectors.
Economic instability in Europe could impact returns from European investments.

Differentiation

Blackstone is a global leader in alternative asset management with $1.1 trillion AUM.
The firm specializes in private equity, real estate, and credit investments.
Blackstone partners with financial advisors to provide access to private markets.

Upsides

Blackstone's $300M investment in DDN shows a strategic pivot towards AI-driven growth sectors.
The €250M investment in Sia Partners expands Blackstone's footprint in AI consulting services.
Partnership with Jersey Mike’s indicates investment in established consumer brands with growth potential.

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