UX/UI Design Lead, Associate at BlackRock

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Investment ManagementIndustries

Requirements

5+ years application design experience in either product or agency environments
BFA degree in HCI or a related field
Portfolio samples that show deep UX/UI thinking and sophisticated problem solving
Candidates who proceed to in-person interviews will be required to perform a small UX design exercise, which they will then present to the team
Expert-level skills in: Developing UX artifacts such as wireframes, prototypes, detailed designs, site maps, user journeys; Figma; Detailing the work (i.e. functional specs, annotations); Communication and storytelling through presentation; Ability to collaborate with development teams to ensure design implementation meets high quality standards; Partnering with key stakeholders to identify, develop, and implement innovative processes to ensure that UX design/research efforts are efficient, repeatable at scale and that ultimately ensure production and release of effective and impactful design
Strong skills in: Experience working collaboratively with different practices of the teams – Product, UX/UI, Eng etc; Mobile design / Responsive design
Design experience with the following is a plus, but not required: B2B offerings; Enterprise desktop software; Enterprise financial software / Fintech; Designing for AI
Portfolio sharing is preferred

Responsibilities

Own and influence the design of tool(s) used by internal and external users
Design detailed wireframes, journeys, info architecture, and prototypes
Ensure design is consistent with our UX guidelines and approved interaction patterns
Capture user needs and partner requirements via research
Rapidly iterate on design ideas and validate with users
Provide detailed wireframes, UI designs, clickable prototypes, and accompanying specs to implementation teams
Proactively seek feedback from senior designers to ensure your designs are as polished as they can be
Collaborate with key project team members, including UX/UI designers, researchers, product managers, and technology leads to deliver end-to-end solutions
Be a positive, friendly representative and evangelist for user-centered design

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

UX DesignUI DesignWireframingPrototypingInformation ArchitectureUser ResearchInteraction DesignHuman-Centered Design

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this UX/UI Design Lead role?

The role requires 5+ years of application design experience in either product or agency environments.

What are the expert-level skills needed for this position?

Expert-level skills are required in developing UX artifacts such as wireframes, prototypes, detailed designs, site maps, user journeys, and Figma.

What education is required for this role?

A BFA degree in HCI or a related field is required.

What is the team structure like for this UX Designer position?

You will work with teams of UX + UI Designers, Product Managers, and Engineers, as part of the Aladdin UX Design team that includes UX designers, UI designers, and UX researchers.

What should I prepare for the application process?

Include portfolio samples that show deep UX/UI thinking and sophisticated problem solving; candidates who proceed to in-person interviews will perform a small UX design exercise and present it to the team.

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1988Year Founded

$78,647.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.

Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.

Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.

The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.

BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.

The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.

Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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