Lead UX Designer, Citi

Citi

Location:
United States, New York

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

192000.00 - 288000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

As a Lead UX Designer you'll be contributing and leading the design of our digital products. Working in concert with Product and Engineering partners and UX Research colleagues, you'll be applying your extensive skills and experience to create high quality designs in all stages of the UX design process - including ideation, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity design.

Job Responsibility:

Work closely with research, senior stakeholders, product managers and engineering teams to brainstorm and co-create ideas, approaches, and solutions
Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using Figma, along with our established Design System
Ensure that designs follow best practices and use research & testing to inform and validate
Confidently challenge the status quo, encouraging all involved to address root causes to ensure the best outcome for users
Apply a positive and constructive attitude when giving and receiving all feedback
Deliver high-quality design assets to the engineering team, along with clear guidance to ensure all aspects of the designs are fully understood
Provide ongoing support to engineering, with regular UX review checkpoints to ensure quality and that the system is being built as designed
Keep up to date with the latest UX practices, innovations, and tools
Ensure all designs comply with ADA/WCAG standards for accessibility
Deliver on time, identifying and managing risks to ensure timelines are met, and escalating where needed
Lead by example, supporting, training and developing junior members of the team
Moderate conflicts between colleagues and/or stakeholders, guiding to constructive resolution
Take a leading role in the wider UX community, helping to define our standards and practices

Requirements:

Significant experience of UX Design
Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and problem-solving
Experience on complex, enterprise-scale or consumer design projects
Creative flair and a good eye for design
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Outstanding skills in professional design tools, such as: Figma, Sketch, AdobeXD, InVision
Experience working with, and contributing to, Design Systems
Bachelors Degree

Nice to have:

Experience in e-commerce/Internet/mobile space
Experience with agile methodology
Financial services industry and commercial banking experience
Master's degree

What we offer:

Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off packages including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
Discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 04, 2025

Expiration:
September 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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