Software Product Designer

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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.
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Location

Located on Michigan Avenue, right across the street from Millennium Park and Pritzker Pavilion with an unobstructed view of the lake.

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