VP, UX Design: AI-Driven, Strategy-Led Experiences

MSCI; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Learning@MSCI platform access

Career development opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

Global network of colleagues

Job summary

MSCI seeks a VP of UX Design to lead vision and execution for the Private Assets segment, blending hands-on design with strategic influence. This senior role shapes AI-driven products and collaborates with cross‑functional partners to ensure cohesive outcomes.

You will mentor designers, advance design standards, and drive high‑fidelity dashboards and visualizations across MSCI’s Private Assets portfolio.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience applying user-centered design methodologies in complex product ecosystems, with AI-driven design preferred.
• Mastery of design tools such as Figma and FigJam; experience with AI design tools (e.g., Figma Make, Lovable).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating advanced UI design and the ability to deliver both hands-on execution and strategic direction.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, align cross-functional teams, and mentor junior designers.
• Well-versed in Agile product design practices and the software development lifecycle (SDLC), with experience integrating design into iterative delivery models.
• Can direct self and others in planning and structuring the work, and executing on expected levels of quality.
• Experience in designing for financial services or payments solutions a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full product design lifecycle—from discovery and ideation through delivery and iteration.
• Design innovative interaction models for complex and AI-driven features with focus on usability and end-user value.
• Influence product, engineering, and business leaders by shaping requirements and roadmaps.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and keep user needs central in decisions.
• Deliver high-fidelity UI/UX assets including dashboards, data visualizations, and prototypes.
• Contribute in agile sprints with design specifications guiding implementation.
• Mentor and inspire junior designers, modeling design thinking and user advocacy.
• Advance and evolve design standards and systems across Private Assets products.

Skills

User-centered design

AI-driven design

Figma

FigJam

Portfolio demonstration

Stakeholder influence

Mentor junior designers

Agile / SDLC

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Figma Make

Lovable

Job description

MSCI seeks a VP of UX Design to lead vision and execution for the Private Assets segment, blending hands-on design with strategic influence. This senior role shapes AI-driven products and collaborates with cross‑functional partners to ensure cohesive outcomes.

You will mentor designers, advance design standards, and drive high‑fidelity dashboards and visualizations across MSCI’s Private Assets portfolio.