About Unisystech Consulting:
At Unisystech Consulting, we specialize in IT solutions and staffing for the financial services industry. We are committed to providing our clients with top-tier talent and innovative solutions that drive business success.
About the Role:
We are seeking a strategic and design-driven Product Designer to lead the creation and implementation of intuitive workflows that streamline design processes and elevate product experiences. The ideal candidate possesses a strong sense of aesthetics paired with a solid foundation in usability and accessibility. Your work will directly influence our product offerings, ensuring they are functional, elegant, and aligned with the needs of our users.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design process from concept through execution, including research, workflows, navigation, visual and UX design systems, content structure, and brand alignment.
- Collaborate with the user research team to support testing efforts by supplying prototypes, analyzing outcomes, and applying insights to refine designs.
- Understand technical constraints, user objectives, and business requirements to guide design decisions for both current and future products.
- Identify and act on opportunities to improve the product experience and usability.
- Use Figma to build and manage comprehensive digital design systems, including the creation and maintenance of reusable components and consistent UX patterns.
- Apply in-depth knowledge of web and mobile design platforms, ensuring alignment with UI/UX best practices.
- Follow established accessibility standards (W3C) and implement interaction design practices that support inclusive experiences.
- Work effectively within cross-functional Agile teams, engaging with product managers, developers, and stakeholders throughout all stages of product development.
- Partner with developers and QA to communicate design intent clearly and ensure accurate implementation of UI/UX elements.
- Thrive in ambiguous situations and collaborate with integrated teams, ideally with experience in the financial services domain.
- Communicate complex design decisions effectively through verbal and written formats, with the ability to present confidently to senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and support others in creative decision-making.
- Balance efficiency, quality, and consistency to deliver exceptional designs.
- Be a proactive team contributor, fostering collaboration and supporting fellow designers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communications, HCI, or equivalent industry training/experience.
- 6+ years of hands-on experience designing and delivering digital products.
- Proven ability to create sophisticated and user-centric interfaces.
- Strong digital design portfolio showcasing interface design proficiency.
- Solid grasp of visual design principles including composition, hierarchy, typography, and layout.
- Advanced Figma expertise for building flows, screens, components, and interactive prototypes.
- Proficient in managing and maintaining design systems and libraries.
- Experience using Anima to convert Figma components into React code.
- Capable of delivering high-fidelity, developer-ready assets using Figma and Anima.
- Demonstrated success working in Agile teams, closely collaborating with product owners and developers.
Nice to Have:
- Experience in a creative agency environment with strong creative confidence.
- Excellent time management, multitasking, and prioritization abilities.
- Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with developing empathy tools such as user journeys.
- Responsive design experience with accompanying case studies in your portfolio.
Contract Duration: 3 months (with possibility of extension)
Schedule: Monday - Friday