Chicago , Illinois
|Remote
|Contract
Chicago, Illinois
|Remote
|Contract
Join our dynamic team as a Product Designer, where you'll play a key role in enhancing user experiences for a leading financial services platform. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive impactful design solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop innovative design solutions aligned with user needs and organizational goals using agile processes.
- Create engaging mobile and web experiences through prototyping and visual design skills.
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to ensure pixel-perfect execution across various platforms.
- Apply human-centered design methods and contribute to our evolving design system.
- Communicate design decisions effectively to team members and stakeholders.
- Foster collaboration within cross-functional teams and build strong relationships through effective storytelling.
- Advocate for accessibility to enhance user experience for all individuals.
Skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant design fields.
- 5+ years of experience in design, with at least 3 years in financial services.
- Proven track record in developing and launching digital products.
- Strong communication skills to articulate design rationale and success metrics.
- Proactive and self-directed with a passion for innovation and progress.
- Experience in cross-functional collaboration focused on delivering business value.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of diversified financial services.
- Familiarity with accessibility standards and user-centered design processes.
- Experience using prototypes to communicate design interactions.
At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us in our mission.
Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.
Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $37 - $71 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.
All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.