Sr Assoc-Product Design

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As part of our diverse tech team, you can architect, code and ship software that makes us an essential part of our customers' digital lives. Here, you can work alongside talented engineers in an open, supportive, inclusive environment where your voice is valued, and you make your own decisions on what tech to use to solve challenging problems. Amex offers a range of opportunities to work with the latest technologies and encourages you to back the broader engineering community through open source. And because we understand the importance of keeping your skills fresh and relevant, we give you dedicated time to invest in your professional development. Find your place in technology on #TeamAmex
How will you make an impact in this role?
The successful candidate for this role would be skilled in product design & strategy, UX design and graphic design towards shaping compelling experiences for intelligent solutions, crafting custom web/mobile dashboards for analytics, designing marketing content for digital consumption, and contributing to strategy definitions and executive presentations.
Responsibilities:
User Experience Design:- Conduct user research and analyze user feedback to understand needs and behaviors.- Create user personas, user journeys, and conduct usability testing to validate design concepts.- Develop wireframes, prototypes, and interactive mockups to illustrate design ideas.- Collaborate closely with product managers and engineers to iterate on designs and enhance user satisfaction.
Visual Design:- Design visually stunning and user-friendly interfaces that align with brand guidelines.- Develop high-fidelity mockups and UI assets using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or Figma.- Ensure consistency in design language and user interface elements across platforms in accordance to Amex design standards.
Product Design & Strategy:- Define product strategies based on user research insights, benchmarking, market analysis- Work with cross-functional teams to prioritize features and functionalities based on business goals and user needs.- Contribute to the product roadmap and iterative design process to deliver innovative solutions.
Advanced Web Experiences:- Design intuitive and seamless web experiences for AI-driven or intelligent solutions- Create customized designs for implementation on BI tools like PowerBI, Tableau etc- Implement responsive design principles to optimize user experience across devices and screen sizes.- Integrate data visualization techniques to present complex analytics in clear and actionable formats.
Marketing Content Design:- Create engaging marketing materials such as newsletters, videos, message blasts etc- Design graphics and visuals that resonate with target audiences and enhance brand awareness.- Collaborate with strategy teams to ensure consistent brand messaging and design coherence.
Executive Presentations & Strategy Definitions:- Design executive-level presentations that communicate strategy & delivery roadmaps effectively- Translate complex design ideas and data insights into clear and compelling narratives for stakeholders- Provide design rationale and articulate how design decisions align with business objective
Preferred Qualifications & Skills- Proven experience as a UX/UI Designer or similar role with a strong portfolio of design projects.- Bachelor's degree or professional certification in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field- Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, iMovie/MovieMaker etc.- Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, design thinking, and agile methodologies.- Experience designing complex web applications and mobile interfaces.- Strong visual design skills with an eye for typography, layout, and color.- Ability to conduct user research, usability testing, and translate findings into actionable design improvements.- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate and communicate design decisions.- Familiarity with data visualization principles and tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau etc).- Experience in designing for AI-driven or intelligent solutions.
We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:
Competitive base salaries 
Bonus incentives 
Support for financial-well-being and retirement 
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) 
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) 
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) 
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program 
Career development and training opportunities

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