UX Designer

q2ebanking; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Opportunities

Flexible Time Off

Career Development & Mentoring

Health & Wellness Benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Q2 designs digital banking experiences that translate complex requirements into usable software interfaces. Leads UX efforts with research, wireframes, and prototypes to drive product outcomes.

We champion accessibility, iterative testing, and QA collaboration while mentoring junior designers and aligning with business goals. Q2 fosters growth, learning, and community impact in a hybrid Austin work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of UX design experience.
• Expertise in Figma, Axure, and advanced prototyping.
• Deep understanding of information architecture and usability principles.
• Ability to inspect HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for design validation.
• High attention to detail and aesthetic sensibility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and cross-team collaboration.
• Visual design and content management experience preferred.
• Agile software development lifecycle knowledge preferred.
• Advanced user research and accessibility expertise preferred.
• Front-end development familiarity (HTML & CSS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transform ideas into high-value, user-centered software experiences.
• Conduct formal and informal user research and testing; produce professional research reports.
• Create comprehensive UX deliverables: personas, site maps, concept maps, process flows, wireframes, prototypes, and UI designs.
• Apply and influence UI pattern creation to ensure consistency across products.
• Collaborate with content writers, product managers, developers, and QA to deliver optimized solutions.
• Present design concepts and research findings to small project teams.
• Participate in Development and QA to ensure design fidelity.
• Set and meet quarterly project goals and deadlines; mentor and guide junior designers.

Skills

UX design

Figma

Axure

Prototyping

Information architecture

HTML & CSS

Usability testing

Agile

Accessibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, HCI, Information Architecture, or related field

Tools

Figma

Axure

HTML/CSS

Job description

As passionate about our people as we are about our mission.

Why Join Q2?

Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology—and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers.

What Makes Q2 Special?

Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our \"Circle of Awesomeness\" award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.

SUMMARY

Leads the design of sophisticated, high-impact digital banking experiences, translating complex business requirements into usable, engaging software interfaces. Conducts comprehensive user research, usability testing, and data-driven analysis to optimize product functionality. Creates detailed UX deliverables, including personas, concept maps, process flows, wireframes, interactive prototypes, and UI designs that communicate product architecture effectively across teams. Influences the evolution of UI patterns, collaborates with content writers to maintain UX integrity, and presents concepts to stakeholders. Plays a pivotal role in setting design standards and mentoring junior designers while ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transform ideas into high-value, user-centered software experiences.


• Conduct formal and informal user research and testing; produce professional research reports.


• Create comprehensive UX deliverables: personas, site maps, concept maps, process flows, wireframes, prototypes, and UI designs.


• Apply and influence UI pattern creation to ensure consistency across products.


• Collaborate with content writers, product managers, developers, and QA to deliver optimized solutions.


• Present design concepts and research findings to small project teams.


• Participate in Development and QA to ensure design fidelity.


• Set and meet quarterly project goals and deadlines; mentor and guide junior designers.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, HCI, Information Architecture, or related field; 8+ years of UX design experience.


• Expertise in Figma, Axure, and advanced prototyping and wireframing techniques.


• Deep understanding of information architecture, usability principles, and multi-device design.


• Ability to inspect HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for design validation.


• High attention to detail and aesthetic sensibility.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to collaborate across teams.


• Visual design and content management experience preferred.


• Agile software development lifecycle knowledge preferred.


• Advanced user research and accessibility expertise preferred.


• Front-end development familiarity (HTML & CSS) preferred.


• Working knowledge of accessibility guidelines (WCAG) applied across product, design, and engineering to support inclusive user experiences.

*This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.*

*Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.*

Health & Wellness

• Hybrid Work Opportunities


• Flexible Time Off


• Career Development & Mentoring Programs


• Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents


• Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs


• Employee Peer Recognition Programs - \"You Earned it\"

Our Culture & Commitment:

We're proud to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where career growth, collaboration, and wellness are prioritized. And our benefits go beyond healthcare - offering resources for physical, mental, and professional well-being. Q2 employees are encouraged to give back through volunteer work and nonprofit support through our Spark Program (see more). We believe in making an impact - in the industry and in the community.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

*Applicants in California or Washington State may not be exempt from federal and state overtime requirements*