Director, Product Design

We’re seeking a future team member for the role Director, Product Designer to join Wealth Services within BNY. This role is located in New York, NY offices
Note: A portfolio of your work is required - applications without one will not be considered.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
This role should have experience providing guidance and technical expertise for the most complex user experience activities that include user research and testing, interactive design, and visual design. They will review documentation of research findings presented to product and development teams, as well as new and modified user personals. The candidate will be expected to participate and provide guidance in the creation of concepts, information architecture, user interface designs, wireframes, storyboards, prototypes, and specifications to meet project schedules. They should be able to synthesize situations and information across multiple factors. As well as seek to build their expertise while applying company policies and procedures in the resolution of a variety of issues. They should be comfortable giving design feedback. Be able to build effective relationships with people on their immediate team and across other teams. Get involved with team process and organization. Help to mentor and train more junior designers. And be a strong communicator that checks for understanding, asks questions to understand others’ point of view, and advocates for the user experience across the firm.
Overall, this role will operate from a Studio centric model, with the role receiving general instructions on routine work from a Lead Designer. They will be expected to regularly exercise discretion and execute under limited supervision.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
Bachelor's degree in psychology, user experience, design, human computer interaction or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required
Advanced degree preferred
12 or more years of experience required
Experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus