ThinkMarkets is a global online brokerage firm, specializing in providing multi-asset trading solutions to thousands of clients around the world. With our flagship ThinkTrader platform, we allow our clients to trade the world 24-hours a day. Our mission is to disrupt the brokerage industry by allowing access to global markets and thousands of products to allow our clients to trade the world in the palm of their hand. We use the latest technologies to give traders seamless access to our proprietary trading platforms. Our Chicago office is in the heart of the financial district in the Loop, and is made up by our Leadership, IT, Analytics, and R&D teams.
We are seeking an experienced Head of UI/UX to join our rapidly growing global workforce in Chicago. The Head of UI/UX will oversee the design team as well as manage the full lifecycle of product and website design from construction through rollout. A successful candidate will combine an in-depth and accurate understanding of the company’s vision, coupled with User-Centered Design practices to improve all projects, platforms, and services. This person should have a flexible and adaptable working mindset to operate well in a fast-paced, growing environment. An important function of this role will be working closely with our global teams to design, test, and launch new features of both our web and mobile applications.
Responsibilities:
- Create and review all design assets across touch points and devices
- Review current user activity to attract and optimize new business
- Build interaction models, mock-ups, wireframes, and layouts to promote ease of use across all devices
- Manage a team of designers and track all progress and productivity of projects
- Prepare prototypes for innovative new product applications and features
- Maintain highest standard of brand and style guides
- Work with multiple stakeholders and leadership to gain an understanding of company vision and utilize it to execute compelling marketing material and brand recognition
- Collaborate with the design, content, web development, product development, and marketing teams to ensure company-wide cohesion
- Analyze analytics and qualitative data from user research
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in fine/Graphic Arts or Design or related field
- 6-7 years of demonstrated UX/UI experience
- A broad portfolio demonstrating the following: samples of desktop, mobile and app design, proving experience of linking user needs with business goals
- Demonstrated working experience with HTML/CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Adobe Creative Suite, Balsamiq, Axure, Invision, and Sketch
- Expert at wireframing, designing, and articulating websites from scratch
- Creativity and strong attention to detail
- Previous Financial Services experience is a plus
Our Benefit Offerings:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage available
- Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Pre-Tax Transit deduction options
- Global Employee Assistance Program
- 401k and Roth 401k (retirement planning) options available and competitive company match
- Generous Paid Holidays
- Monthly gym reimbursement
- Fresh beverages and snacks in office