UX Product Designer, New York (Contractor) at ION Group

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of solid experience in UX Design, Interaction Design or Information Architecture including an ability to define and drive the process
Hands-on experience in user research, sketching solutions and wire-framing
An abiding interest in and competence for solving real-world business problems
Experience working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
Ability to communicate effectively and to influence client strategy, tactics, and perceptions
Determination to succeed despite obstacles and challenges, and a positive attitude favoring achievement of goals over open-ended investigation
Resourcefulness and independence
Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in HCI, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Visual Communication, Graphic Design or any design-related field is highly preferred
Excellent in a customer-facing environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable making presentations
Works well in a team-environment and assimilates easily with a close-knit and friendly staff
Able to think on your feet, sketch, present, iterate and refine ideas alongside and in front of clients
Adept at quickly learning new skills and terminology and at building rapport with all sorts of end users

Responsibilities

Responsible for every aspect of a system's user experience - the overall flow and layout of the screens, the fields and information presented, the actions and interactions that are provided, and the visualizations of the data
Involved in solving workflow problems, developing new ways of visualizing market data, and figuring out what tools the client needs in their solution that even they don't realize yet
Work with development teams and customers, envisioning and designing desktop, web and mobile applications
Work onsite with product and development team and partnered with a Visual Designer to collectively define the solution
Gain broad exposure to many areas of clients' businesses and a wide range of technologies

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

UX DesignInteraction DesignInformation ArchitectureUser ResearchWireframingSketchingVisualizationsWorkflow Design

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay rate for this UX Product Designer role?

The daily pay rate range is $700-$800/day for contractors, with placement based on relevant experience and skills.

Is this position remote or onsite?

You will be working onsite with our product and development team.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Required experience includes 5+ years in UX Design, Interaction Design or Information Architecture, hands-on experience in user research, sketching, and wire-framing, plus strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

What is the work environment like at Lab49?

The role involves a customer-facing environment in a close-knit and friendly team, working collaboratively with development teams, product teams, and a Visual Designer in a fast-paced setting.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior UX Product Designer position?

Strong candidates have 5+ years of UX design experience, hands-on skills in user research, sketching, and wireframing, excellent client communication and presentation abilities, plus a degree in a design-related field; experience in financial markets is desired.

ION Group

Automation technology for financial sector clients

About ION Group

ION Group specializes in automation technology tailored for the financial sector, primarily serving institutional clients like investment banks, asset managers, and brokers. The company provides advanced software solutions that enhance trading, processing, and risk management activities in global financial markets. ION's products include sophisticated software platforms and APIs that enable clients to connect seamlessly to various trading venues and exchanges, ensuring efficient and accurate transactions. Unlike many competitors, ION stands out by acquiring entrepreneurial firms, which allows it to remain agile and responsive to market changes. The company's goal is to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks for its clients through automation and innovative technology.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

1998Year Founded

$426.5MTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees