Product Designer

We are searching for a talented Product Designer to join our innovative and international design team in our Chicago based office.

If you are a self-starter, love the design process, thrive and contribute to a growing team, then you have come to the right place.

The Product Designer role is a full-time exempt position reporting to our Head of UI / UX Design.

Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead and oversee the user experience and visual representation of a feature from conception to launch
• Create organized user flows and wireframes to discover optimal user experience for complex actions
• Produce high-fidelity UI mock-ups of interfaces in Figma
• Present and communicate your designs clearly to both business stakeholders as well as developers for handoff
• Provide UI / UX design consistency throughout all applications
• Iterate based on peer feedback, user research, usability testing, and analytics
• Advocate for the user by prioritizing design-centered product enhancements grounded in research and analysis
• Be resourceful and creative to overcome obstacles and turn challenges into opportunities

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Design, or related field or equivalent work experience
• 6+ years' experience designing user interfaces, trading systems, a plus
• Ability to own the design process end-to-end from concept to implementation
• Experience in working in an Agile environment
• Organized, self-motivated and obsessed with finding the right solution
• Team focused and highly communicative
• Technical skills such as ability to code HTML, CSS, JavaScript a plus
• Proven hands-on visual design
• Have an available online portfolio
• Knowledge of the financial markets a huge plus
• Strong work ethic, interpersonal skills and independent project and time management skills
• Communication with end users, assessing requirements and managing expectations professionally
• Enjoys working in a fast paced, collaborative environment
• Available to work onsite in the Chicago office for the first six (6) months 5-days a week and then convert to hybrid (3-4 days / week) in our state of the art office
• Local to Chicago area only or willing to relocate to Chicago

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Highly competitive pay, benefits and bonus structure
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Voluntary ancillary plans (Life & AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Critical Accident and Critical Illness)
• Discounted pet insurance
• Progressive time off benefits (unlimited PTO, maternity leave, paternal leave)
• Wellness programs
• Zen Den for meditation, naps, nursing, or just to decompress
• Hybrid work environment
• Work with high-caliber and innovative professionals
• Weekly catered lunches
• Access to unlimited snacks and beverages in our lounge area
• Monthly, Quarterly, and Semi-Annual company sponsored events
• 401K Safe Harbor Plan and Match
• Onsite gym membership
• Divvy bike access
• A fun and collaborative environment

SpiderRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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