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The Strategy, Digital, and Innovation (SDI) team forges the strategic direction of Wells Fargo, provides, and manages our digital foundation and common capabilities, and transforms our business models to meet evolving customer needs and grow the company. The investments we are making will help the company create innovative digital banking experiences and make it easier for customers to achieve their financial goals.
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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Product Designer in Strategic Execution as a part of the Strategy, Digital, and Innovation team. For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at www.wellsfargojobs.com .
In this role, you will:
- Lead complex initiatives including those that provide product usability, evaluation, and support to product development teams
- Develop and execute customer experience solutions for online applications and websites
- Be accountable for overseeing the execution of strategic design projects that influence design and strategic direction of the company
- Review and analyze complex industry leading user interface design solutions that require the evaluation of multiple factors
- Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices and standards
- Manage the execution of strategic design projects that influence design and strategic direction of the company
- Serve as design advocate with the ability to forecast and assess industry trends and their impact on the company's product design alternatives
- Build and enhance working relationships within the information and interface design function and community outside of the company
- Provide product usability, evaluation, and support to product development teams
- Lead customer experience strategy for platforms and products
- Influence roadmaps and business decisions by providing customer experience considerations and participate in roadmap planning and virtual teams
- Make decisions in customer experience strategy for platforms and products requiring understanding of the function and compliance requirements
- Present designs and key milestone deliverables to peers and executive level stakeholder
- Influence roadmaps and business decisions by providing customer experience considerations
- Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
- 5+ years of Online and Digital Product Design, Information Sciences, Graphic, and Visual Arts experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 3-6 years of experience designing native mobile experiences (iOS/Android), ideally within industries such as banking, fintech, or insurance
- Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end native mobile design for complex workflows
- Deep familiarity with Apple Human Interface Guidelines and Material Design, with the ability to apply them flexibly to align with brand and accessibility standards
- Proficiency in Figma prototyping and design systems; experience contributing to or evolving mobile component libraries
- Experience collaborating with user researchers or applying customer insights from testing, behavioral analytics, or journey mapping
- Effective communicator comfortable working across product, and engineering with ability to present design rationale to stakeholders and adapt based on feedback from non-design partners (e.g., legal, operations, risk)
- Experience in agile or scaled agile environments with clear documentation and handoff skills
- Interest in financial wellness, money movement, and emerging trends in digital banking experiences
- Growth mindset with curiosity for new patterns in mobile interaction, security, and personalization
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship
- Must be willing to work on site at the location listed
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$115,900.00 - $206,100.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
- Health benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid time off
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
- Parental leave
- Critical caregiving leave
- Discounts and savings
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships for dependent children
- Adoption reimbursement
11 May 2025
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is 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, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.