Principal User Experience Designer
Job Description:
The Fidelity Design System team is looking for a Principal UX Designer who is a digital systems thinker and skilled collaborator, with advanced knowledge of how Figma, code, and standards can come together to make our teams more efficient and our experiences more impactful.
The Team
The Fidelity Design System enables our digital product teams to deliver high quality, consistent experiences, with faster speed to market and lower maintenance costs. Our team is committed to delivering materials and hands-on guidance to help people across the enterprise build world-class experiences in web and mobile.
We operate across business units, looking for connections and common solutions that can help us work more efficiently as a digital business. Our team is flexible and responsive to changing needs and shifting priorities, while intent on maintaining the quality and consistency needed to deliver a high-quality design system.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
Experience
o 7-10+ years of UX or related experience is preferred
o A degree in a related field such as interactive design, architecture, industrial design, graphic design, or human factors is preferred
o Experience constructing and applying elements of a design system, such as components, tokens, and patterns
o Experience working on agile teams delivering value in digital products
o A digital portfolio we can review online is required
Skills
o An array of design skills, which might include visual, conversational, information architecture, prototyping, strategic design methods (such as design thinking), user research, or writing
o Ability to design across all channels including web, native, and automated
o Effective communication as a writer, presenter, and facilitator; equally at ease speaking with developer partners or executives
o Deep expertise in advanced Figma functionality, including the creation, publishing, and use of enterprise Figma libraries.
o A working knowledge of Token architecture and Design System Theming, to create capabilities that will work across business units and enable the design style that will work with the individual business needs for styling while maintaining the core and common patterns.
o A robust understanding of the relationship between design assets and code in a design system. Requires a base knowledge of HTML and CSS
o Familiarity with the value and composition of design systems, understanding reuse and scale, and knowing when to contribute to make them better
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o Ability to distill qualitative and quantitative feedback to unearth recurring themes and promote data-driven design decisions
o An unwavering curiosity to ask why
o Design brings you happiness
Principal UX Designers typically:
o Lead definition of the design work and deliver business outcomes across multiple product teams, with minimal guidance and coaching
o Partner with the product owner to help inform product strategy
o Work across the organization to drive consistent customer experiences
o Contribute to the culture of the UXD group
o Coach and mentor junior designers across the group
o Provide design and product thought leadership
Certifications:
Category:
Information Technology
Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.
Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Snacks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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