Software Product Designer
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Gather and organize requirements from external partners and internal stakeholders
Break down and document high-level requirements into detailed components
Design logic frameworks to ensure design prototypes support required use cases
Define granular development tasks based on design prototypes and test whether results meet stated requirements
Obtain and document financial data domain knowledge from internal experts
Transfer domain knowledge to designers, developers and testers
Communicate effectively with UX designers, software engineers and financial advisors
Organize and prioritize project workflow and keep team members on track to meet deadlines
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You have a bachelor’s degree in Design, Engineering, Business or equivalent experience
You are self-motivated and have experience maintaining your workflow independently
You are a strong critical thinker are able to translate end-user requirements into concrete, actionable development items
You are a creative and proactive problem solver and feel comfortable proposing multiple solutions to a variety of issues
You enjoy abstract logic problems and are ready to put those skills to use in a real-world environment
You possess strong communication skills and are eager to work with people across skillsets and seniority
You are detail-oriented and have experience juggling multiple priorities and overlapping project timelines
You understand the software development life cycle and development methodologies such as agile, waterfall and lean
You’re comfortable representing NextCapital in communication with outside teams
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
Disrupt the financial advice industry by bringing affordable, easy to use financial tools to millions of people
See your work move into production quickly, and avoid the bureaucracy that slows down larger companies
Receive great benefits like stock options, employer 401(k) match, and employer contributions to health, dental and vision coverage
Enjoy a laid back work environment surrounded by top quality designers & engineers that enjoy working with each other
Get in on the ground floor of a growth stage company where you can have a real impact on the company's future
Participate in company-sponsored cornhole leagues, Thursday After Hours (cards, video games, treats), fantasy football leagues, hackathons and other fun events.
- Sip locally roasted coffee or espresso at your modular sitting/standing desk.