Product Designer II

northwesternmutual; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 103.000 - 154.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Northwestern Mutual is seeking a Product Designer II in New York to contribute to thoughtful, user-centered product experiences through an iterative design process. You will work with junior teammates and partners across Business, Product, Engineering, Research, and Design to translate needs into intuitive experiences.

You’ll design wireframes, flows, and visuals using Figma, participate in research, and apply accessibility and design system standards while continually growing your craft in a

Qualifikationen

• Experience contributing to digital product experiences with Business, Product, Engineering, and Design partners.
• Foundational product thinking and understanding of how user needs, business goals, and tech influence design decisions.
• Strong interaction and visual design skills with attention to detail and usability.
• Portfolio demonstrating design thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and execution.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to product design from discovery through delivery and iteration with guidance from senior designers.
• Translate user, business, and technical requirements into workflows, interactions, and product experiences.
• Analyze complex problems and apply a user-centered approach to design challenges.
• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and visual designs that support product goals.
• Use Figma and other design tools to explore concepts and refine solutions.
• Participate in user research and leverage insights to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with Business, Product, Engineering, Research, and Design partners to gather feedback and improve solutions.
• Apply design systems, accessibility standards, and UX best practices while contributing fresh ideas.
• Demonstrate curiosity and willingness to learn new tools, including AI-enabled workflows.

Kenntnisse

User-centered design

Cross-functional collaboration

Growth mindset

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Customer centricity

Tools

Figma

Prototyping tools

AI-enabled design tools

Jobbeschreibung

About the Job

The Product Designer II contributes to the design of thoughtful, user-centered product experiences through an iterative, evidence-based design process. This role works on product challenges with guidance and partnership from more senior designers, helping translate user, business, and technical needs into intuitive and effective experiences.

We're looking for a collaborative, motivated designer who enjoys solving problems, is eager to learn and grow, and thrives in a team-oriented environment. This individual is curious, adaptable, embraces feedback, and is excited to build their product design expertise while contributing to meaningful experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to product design efforts from discovery and exploration through delivery and iteration, with support and guidance from senior designers.
• Help translate user, business, and technical requirements into clear workflows, interactions, and product experiences.
• Analyze complex problems and work through design challenges using a structured, user-centered approach.
• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and visual designs that communicate ideas effectively and support product goals.
• Use Figma and other design and prototyping tools to explore concepts and refine solutions.
• Participate in user research activities and leverage qualitative and quantitative insights to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate closely with Business, Product, Engineering, Research, and Design partners to understand problems, gather feedback, and improve solutions.
• Apply design systems, accessibility standards, UX best practices, and established guidelines while contributing fresh ideas and perspectives.
• Demonstrate curiosity and an appetite for learning new tools, technologies, and approaches, including AI-assisted design and prototyping.
• Participate in design critiques, team discussions, and knowledge-sharing activities that contribute to the growth and success of the broader design team.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• Experience contributing to digital product experiences in collaboration with Business, Product, Engineering, and Design partners.
• Foundational product thinking skills and an understanding of how user needs, business goals, and technical considerations influence design decisions.
• Strong interaction and visual design skills with attention to detail and usability.
• Knowledge of user-centered design principles and experience applying them throughout the design process.
• Ability to work independently on assigned work while seeking guidance when needed.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Figma and modern design and prototyping tools.
• A growth mindset with a desire to learn, develop new skills, and continuously improve design craft.
• Willingness to embrace change, adopt new technologies, and explore emerging tools, including AI-enabled workflows and experiences.
• Portfolio demonstrating design thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and execution.

Helpful, but not required:

• Experience with enterprise, financial services, CRM, workflow, or other business-focused products.
• Experience working within established design systems.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and best practices.
• Exposure to front-end technologies or functional prototyping.
• Experience or interest in AI-assisted design, research, prototyping, or development workflows.

Skills You Have

• Product Design: Applies user-centered design methods to create intuitive and effective product experiences. Contributes to concept development, prototyping, testing, and implementation activities while continuing to build design expertise.
• Problem Solving: Breaks down complex problems, evaluates options, and helps develop practical solutions that balance user and business needs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works effectively with Business, Product, Engineering, Research, and Design partners to support shared goals and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Analytical Thinking: Gathers and evaluates information from multiple sources to inform design decisions and improve user experiences.Main
• Growth Mindset & Adaptability: Seeks feedback, embraces new challenges, and continuously develops knowledge of design methods, emerging technologies, and industry trends. Demonstrates an appetite for adopting new tools, AI-enabled workflows, and evolving ways of working while remaining effective through change.
• Customer Centricity: Advocates for user needs and applies customer insights throughout the design process to create meaningful experiences.
• User-Centered Design Process: Understands and applies research, information architecture, user flows, wireframing, prototyping, testing, and visual design methods throughout the product development lifecycle.

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Compensation Range:

Pay Range - Start: $102,800.00

Pay Range - End: $154,200.00

Geographic Specific Pay Structure:

Structure 110: $98,320.00 USD - $147,480.00 USD

Structure 115: $102,800.00 USD - $