What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead UX/Graphic Designer position at NinjaHoldings?
NinjaHoldings was founded in 2017 by a team seeking to revolutionize the way everyday Americans interact with financial services. Through our CreditNinja and NinjaCard brands, we empower people overlooked by traditional financial institutions to take control of their finances via a full suite of digital banking and lending products, providing incentives and rewards along the way as we guide them on a path to financial improvement. Through our NinjaEdge brand, we help companies better understand their customers by offering a package of bespoke underwriting, fraud detection, and analytics services. With offices in Chicago, Miami, and around the world through the power of remote work, we are a lean and innovative team always seeking like-minded talent to join us in our fight to disrupt consumer finance.
Job Summary
We're seeking a versatile UX/Graphic Designer to join our team and drive the design of exceptional digital experiences. This role combines strategic UX thinking with strong visual design execution, creating both the structural foundation and polished aesthetic of our websites and applications. You'll also contribute to marketing initiatives, making this an exciting opportunity for a designer who thrives on variety and impact.
Key Responsibilities
UX Design & Strategy (Primary Focus)
Please carefully review communications to ensure that they are from the official Breezy applicant tracking platform (@breezy-mail.com) or an official NinjaHoldings brand email: @ninjaholdings.com, @creditninja.com, @ninjacard.com, or @edgescore.com. If you have been contacted regarding a job opening at NinjaHoldings from any other email address, including similar email variations, this is NOT a trusted source. We recommend that you refrain from responding to suspicious emails and file a complaint with the FBI's Internet Crime Compliant Center (IC3) at https://www.ic3.gov. For questions or to confirm the authenticity of a communication, please email hr @ ninjaholdings.com.
Job Summary
We're seeking a versatile UX/Graphic Designer to join our team and drive the design of exceptional digital experiences. This role combines strategic UX thinking with strong visual design execution, creating both the structural foundation and polished aesthetic of our websites and applications. You'll also contribute to marketing initiatives, making this an exciting opportunity for a designer who thrives on variety and impact.
Key Responsibilities
UX Design & Strategy (Primary Focus)
- Design intuitive user flows, wireframes, and prototypes for web and mobile applications
- Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions
- Create detailed interaction specifications and design systems
- Collaborate with product managers and developers to translate requirements into user-centered designs
- Iterate on designs based on user feedback and analytics data
- Transform wireframes and concepts into polished, professional visual designs
- Maintain and evolve brand consistency across all digital touchpoints
- Create high-fidelity mockups and style guides
- Design icons, graphics, and other visual elements that enhance user experience
- Design digital marketing assets including web graphics, social media content, and email templates
- Create landing pages that convert and align with campaign objectives
- Support brand initiatives with creative visual solutions
- 6 years of experience in UX/UI design with a strong portfolio showcasing both process and outcomes
- Proficiency in design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite)
- Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies
- Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and user flows
- Strong visual design skills with attention to typography, color, and layout
- Knowledge of responsive design and web accessibility standards
- Ability to present and articulate design decisions to stakeholders
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
- Adaptable and comfortable working on diverse projects
- Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Passionate about creating meaningful user experiences
- Experience with HTML/CSS basics for better developer collaboration
- Background in marketing design or campaign creation
- Familiarity with design systems and component libraries
- Experience with user research and testing methodologies
- Understanding of conversion optimization principles
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible, remote work
- Fun, fast-paced work environment
- Dynamic start-up culture
- Ability to make an immediate impact in a growth stage company
- Convenient downtown Chicago office located in the heart of the city
- Equal opportunity employer
Please carefully review communications to ensure that they are from the official Breezy applicant tracking platform (@breezy-mail.com) or an official NinjaHoldings brand email: @ninjaholdings.com, @creditninja.com, @ninjacard.com, or @edgescore.com. If you have been contacted regarding a job opening at NinjaHoldings from any other email address, including similar email variations, this is NOT a trusted source. We recommend that you refrain from responding to suspicious emails and file a complaint with the FBI's Internet Crime Compliant Center (IC3) at https://www.ic3.gov. For questions or to confirm the authenticity of a communication, please email hr @ ninjaholdings.com.