Senior Director, Experience Design

Nuveen; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 160,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking a Senior Director of Experience Design to lead their design team. This role involves managing design processes, mentoring team members, and advocating for innovative design strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in UX design, a strong background in enterprise and consumer product design, and proficiency in tools like Figma. This position offers the flexibility of telecommuting while providing a competitive salary and performance incentives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in UX design and/or design management.
• Strong background in enterprise experience design and mobile platform design.

Responsibilities

• Manage a design team and establish best practices for experience design.
• Utilize new technologies, including AI, to deliver against design vision.

Skills

UX Design

Design Management

Collaboration

Communication

Creative Thinking

Education

University Degree

Tools

Figma

Job description

Job Listing Summary

Senior Director, Experience Design

Location: Telecommute, United States of America

Company: TIAA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Date Posted: April 28, 2025

Application Deadline: May 10, 2025

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a design team collaborating with various departments to establish best practices for end-to-end experience design.
• Provide feedback, coaching, and mentoring to team members to help them achieve their full potential.
• Define and advocate for an ambitious design vision to drive organizational impact.
• Utilize new technologies, including AI, to deliver against the design vision.
• Communicate design ideas clearly to diverse audiences within the organization.
• Work across various functions to drive shared outcomes.
• Encourage a culture of iteration and experimentation within the team.
• Model accountability and high performance within the team.

Required Experience

• 8+ years of experience required; 10+ years preferred in UX design and/or design management.
• Strong background in enterprise experience design, consumer product design, and mobile platform design.
• Experience in an agile delivery model with a track record of delivering high-impact outcomes.
• Proficiency in Figma.
• Experience in leading and mentoring design teams.
• Successful problem-solving experience across cross-functional teams.
• Experience in designing and contributing to a design system across an enterprise.

Qualifications

• University degree preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in accountability, adaptability, collaboration, communication, and creative thinking.

Compensation

Base Pay Range: $160,700 - $223,400 per year, with potential participation in performance-linked incentive programs.