Hybrid Product Designer – Associate Director

at Fitch Group, Inc.

• Job title: Product Designer – Associate Director
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Toronto, Canada

About the role

• Product Designer at Fitch Ratings crafting exceptional user experiences for high-profile financial products in a collaborative environment. Emphasizing user-centered design and Design Thinking methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders and UX Researchers to apply Design Thinking processes, gaining deep insights into our end users and their needs.
• Create comprehensive Personas, User Journey Maps, Site Maps, and Wireframes during the Product Ideation phase to guide the design process.
• Leverage AI Tools for rapid prototyping and to make UX Research data actionable.
• Develop High Fidelity designs and clickable prototypes in Figma during the Design phase, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Champion world-class implementation by owning developer handoff—providing comprehensive specs, interactive prototypes, and Figma DevMode annotations that ensure your designs are built exactly as envisioned.
• Work alongside UX Researchers to conduct Usability Tests and compile detailed Reports during the Production phase, continuously refining and enhancing the user experience.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in UX/Product Design, with a proven track record of designing complex applications.
• A strong portfolio that demonstrates skill, experience, and talent for creating user-centered designs for complex applications.
• Proficiency in Figma, including experience with creating High Fidelity designs, clickable prototypes, and utilizing Figma DevMode for annotations and specifications.
• Strong understanding of Design Thinking methodologies and experience collaborating with UX Researchers to translate user needs into actionable design solutions.

Benefits

• High Visibility: Collaborate directly with senior stakeholders and have a direct impact on the design and user experience of high-profile products used by industry leaders.
• Amazing Team: Join a diverse team of talented and experienced professionals who are passionate about design and innovation.
• Great Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes a competitive salary, health insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.