Lincoln Financial is hiring : Sr. UX Designer in Fort Wayne

Alternate Locations : Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina)

Work Arrangement :

Hybrid Preferred : Preferred employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance : is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition # : 74904

The Role at a Glance

As the Senior UX Designer , you will lead the design strategy for Lincoln’s Life Insurance and Annuity digital experiences. You will work on an innovative cross-functional team with other UX designers, developers, product owners, and stakeholders to collaboratively create new and innovative experiences that drive customer engagement and self-service.

You will have the opportunity to lead research, experience / design creation, usability testing, and build for next-generation digital experiences across multiple platforms and devices. In this role, you will be expected to regularly consult with senior IT and Business leaders while promoting a customer-centric and data driven design approach.

This role will require a passion for design, a deep understanding of the evolving digital technology and trends, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced agile environment.

What you'll be doing

Understand customer needs and feelings through research activities (competitive research, stakeholder interviews, personas, etc.)

Create wireframes, prototypes, and designs focused on customer needs and analytics data

Conduct usability testing, when needed, to validate design decisions and interactions

Collaborate regularly with business partners and internal stakeholders throughout the design process to ensure business goals are being met

Work with other UX designers to maintain enterprise design standards and contribute to the ongoing evolution of Lincoln’s design style guide

Work closely with front-end developers to provide design specifications and direction during development of new experiences

Keep focus on continued education related to design tools, industry trends / research, competitor products, and design best practices

What we’re looking for

Must-haves :

7+ Years in user experience design directly aligned to the specific responsibilities for this position. (Required)

4 Year / Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelors) minimum required in Visual Design, Computer Science, Information Systems, IT, Computer Engineering, or related field

Advanced level experience with UX design / wireframe / prototyping tools (Axure preferred but not required)

Proven knowledge and implementation of web accessibility (ADA) as it relates to design and user experience

Understanding of responsive design and proven experience creating layouts for multiple breakpoints and devices

Proven experience working directly with development teams, providing direction and guidance throughout the SLDC.

Nice-to-haves :

Experience working in an Agile environment a plus

Experience with Axure or other equivalent prototyping tools

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through OCtober 31, 2025, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What’s in it for you :

Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes

Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

PTO / parental leave

Competitive 401K and employee benefits (https : / / www.lincolnfinancial.com / public / aboutus / careers / lifeatlincoln#benefits)

Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Work arrangements that work for you

Effective productivity / technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is $93,300 - $169,700 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.

About The Company

Lincoln Financial (NYSE : LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.

With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.

Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and / or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.

Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive (https : / / www.lincolnfinancial.com / public / aboutus / companyoverview / ourvalues / diversityinclusion) environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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If you are interested in a career at Lincoln, we encourage you to review our current openings and apply on our website. Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers. These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters.

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Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial are considered property of Lincoln Financial and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY / TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260-455-2558.

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Lincoln Financial Group ("LFG") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veterans status, or genetic information. Opportunities throughout LFG are available to employees and applicants and are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. We have a drug free work environment and we perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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