Senior User Experience Designer ( Remote - Pennsylvania)

First Citizens; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens is seeking a UX Designer for a remote role based in Pennsylvania. The position involves enhancing the user experience of digital products through strategic design, testing, and collaboration with IT teams. A strong background in user design is essential, along with technical skills in web development and tools like Adobe Creative Suite. The role offers comprehensive benefits and requires prior contractor experience with First Citizens Bank.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in User Design or 10 years with a High School Diploma/GED.
• Preferred experience in the Financial Services industry.
• Current/future contractor experience for First Citizens Bank required.

Responsibilities

• Drive the strategic enhancement of the Bank's digital user experience.
• Provide support for digital products and channels through technical duties.
• Ensure design success through user testing and analytic processes.
• Collaborate with project teams and IT on digital initiatives.

Skills

Technical acumen

Understanding of the internet

Web application development

System design

Experience in Adobe Creative Suite

Experience in Sketch

Education

Bachelor's Degree in User Design

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location: Pennsylvania.

This position defines the User Experience (UX) for digital products, services, and channels. Provides expert consultation on the creation of digital experiences that align to client expectations, needs, and ease of access. Leads all aspects of design and user testing for cross-functional and enterprise-wide initiatives. Works closely with Information Technology (IT) teams on digital deliverables. Facilitates the strategic execution of developed digital enhancements and initiatives through strong technical acumen.

Responsibilities

• UX Design - Responsible for driving the strategic monitoring and enhancement of the Bank's digital user experience. Ensures that digital products, services, and channels deliver an efficient, easy-to-use experience for clients. Guides the design process of digital products, services, and channels for successful integration and user acceptance.
• Business Support - Provides support for digital products, channels, and corporate initiatives through a variety of technical and operational duties. May mentor less experienced designers in the work group.
• User Testing - Ensures the success of digital product, service, or channel enhancements by testing new designs prior to implementation. Writes and executes test plans for design research. Develops analytic processes for user testing scenarios to monitor results. Uncovers critical information on user engagement and acceptance through testing activities.
• Collaboration - Works closely with project teams and other stakeholders in the enhancement and implementation of strategic initiatives throughout the Bank. Coordinates digital deliverables with the IT department.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in User design OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in User design

Preferred Area of Experience: Financial Services Industry, design researchLicense or Certification Type: null nullSkill(s): Technical acumen, Understanding of the internet, web application development, and system design, Experience in Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch

Current or former experience as a contractor/contingent worker for First Citizens Bank and/or any of its subsidiaries is required.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.