Experience Design Senior Associate

Next Frontier Capital; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

On-site health & wellness centers

Retirement savings plan

Backup childcare

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Palo Alto is seeking an Experience Design Senior Associate to blend user needs with business goals, shaping UX for CIB Payments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver inclusive, accessible designs and leverage data to inform decisions.

The role focuses on design across web and mobile platforms, with a strong emphasis on enterprise/B2B payments, governance, and scalable design systems. A track record in regulated environments is valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a user experience design role for digital products and services.
• Proficient with Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite to create designs.
• Experience designing across web, mobile, and other digital channels.
• Understanding of inclusive design principles and accessibility guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop elegant solutions to interaction problems while ensuring consistency across products and platforms.
• Apply information architecture and storyboarding to create user-centric designs enhancing navigation.
• Conduct data-driven analyses to inform design decisions and transform data into insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accessible and inclusive experiences.
• Operate with an iterative design mindset, incorporating user feedback for improvement.
• Assist in market trend analysis and user research to guide strategic thinking.

Skills

UX design

Information architecture

Inclusive design

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven design decisions

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

As an Experience Design Senior Associate in Commercial & Investment Bank (CIB) Payments, you will contribute to innovative experience design by blending user needs with business goals in the dynamic environment of financial services. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience of our products and services by leveraging your advanced knowledge of experience design principles. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will create innovative, inclusive, and accessible solutions that cater to a diverse range of users. As a core contributor, you will align user needs with business goals. Your strong understanding of the financial services industry and JPMorganChase IT systems will contribute to the continuous improvement of our offerings, navigating complex problems and driving strategic thinking. Your impact will be significant in the design, architecture, and functionality of our products, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for our customers.

Job responsibilities

• Design and develop elegant solutions to specific interaction problems and ensure consistency across multiple products and platforms while adhering to industry best practices
• Apply advanced knowledge of information architecture and storyboarding to create user-centric designs that enhance navigation, findability, and overall user satisfaction
• Conduct data-driven analyses to inform design decisions and use data to transform raw information into valuable insights to inform decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to incorporate inclusive design principles and accessibility guidelines to ensure our products and services cater to a diverse range of users
• Operate with an iterative design mindset and incorporate user feedback and insights to continuously improve the overall user experience of our offerings
• Assist in the analysis of market trends, user research studies, and user behavior analyses to inform design decisions and contribute to the team's strategic thinking

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 3+ years in a user experience design or equivalent role dedicated to improving experiences with digital products and services
• Proven ability to create visually appealing and functional designs using industry-standard tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite)
• Demonstrated experience in designing and optimizing user experiences across multiple platforms, including web, mobile, and other digital channels
• Previous experience interpreting complex data and transforming it into actionable insights for informed decision-making
• Proficient understanding of inclusive design principles, accessibility guidelines, and assistive technologies, with a history of creating accessible and inclusive digital experiences

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 2-4 years of experience shipping enterprise/B2B customer-facing experiences; financial services, payments, treasury, or other regulated domain experience preferred
• Experience designing for entitlements/roles and approvals (e.g., maker/checker, dual approval, limits) and creating transparent, audit-friendly interfaces
• Familiarity with payments concepts such as payees/beneficiaries, templates, scheduling, cutoffs, fees, statuses, returns/repairs and translating them into clear UX
• Experience working with design systems at scale, applying components consistently and contributing improvements with governance and accessibility in mind; working knowledge of WCAG 2.1+ preferred
• Metrics-oriented mindset: experience partnering on or using signals like completion rate, drop‑off, error/repair rate, approval cycle time, and self‑serve success to guide iteration
• Interest in leveraging AI-enabled tools and capabilities to enhance design workflows and/or inform user experiences (e.g., using AI to accelerate exploration, prototyping, content iteration, or insight synthesis), with a strong focus on responsible and user‑centered application
• Experience partnering effectively with cross‑functional teams (Product, Engineering, Analytics, Operations, Risk/Controls) to ship compliant, high‑trust experiences in a regulated environment

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission‑based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on‑site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world. Lead in crafting user‑centric designs for digital products, focusing on inclusivity and accessibility in the financial sector.