Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank.
Job overview
The Lead User Experience Designer role at Silicon Valley Bank focuses on creating seamless digital banking experiences, particularly for lending and credit products, impacting innovative companies and internal associates.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves designing end-to-end digital lending experiences, prototyping, user research, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and facilitating workshops to deliver high-quality UX/UI designs that meet client and business needs.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range varies by location, with base pay between $99,000 and $182,700 depending on state, plus potential bonuses, incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program from First Citizens Bank.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 4-10 years of experience in digital product design, preferably in financial services, with strong skills in Figma, JIRA, Confluence, omni-channel design, user research, and collaboration; preferred qualifications include mentoring experience and familiarity with Salesforce and nCino.
Career development
The job encourages a learning mindset, collaboration, and offers opportunities to work on innovative digital banking products, fostering growth in UX design within a dynamic financial services environment.
Work environment and culture
The company culture emphasizes human-centered design, trust, safety, fun, community, and continuous learning to support high-quality work and innovation.
Company information
Silicon Valley Bank, part of First Citizens Bank, has 40 years of experience supporting startups and high-growth tech companies with financial services and digital banking solutions.
Team overview
The candidate will join a diverse team of designers, researchers, and content strategists focused on delivering excellent digital banking experiences and fostering a supportive and collaborative design culture.
Job location and travel
This is a remote position available in several U.S. markets, offering flexibility in work location.
Unique job features
The role offers the chance to influence digital lending experiences used by thousands, working within complex regulatory environments and leveraging user-centered design to innovate financial products.
Company overview
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) specializes in providing financial services to technology, life sciences, and venture capital clients. They generate revenue through commercial banking, investment banking, and asset management services tailored to the innovation sector. Founded in 1983, SVB has played a crucial role in the growth of Silicon Valley's tech ecosystem, supporting startups and established companies alike. Their deep industry expertise and extensive network make them a pivotal player in the financial landscape of the tech industry.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight extensive experience in designing digital product experiences within financial services, emphasizing your expertise in human-centered design, UX/UI principles, and agile development environments.
Focus on showcasing proficiency with Figma for prototyping, JIRA and Confluence for collaboration, and your ability to design omni-channel experiences across desktop and mobile platforms, as these are key qualifications for the role.
Apply through multiple channels including Silicon Valley Bank’s corporate career site, LinkedIn, and other job boards to maximize your exposure and chances of being noticed for this remote Lead UX Designer position.
Connect with current UX designers, product managers, or team members within the Lending and Credit Product Management division at Silicon Valley Bank on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent SVB digital banking innovations or asking about their experiences working on complex financial product designs.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'human-centered design,' 'Figma,' 'agile development,' 'omni-channel experiences,' 'user research,' and 'cross-functional collaboration' to ensure it passes initial screenings effectively.
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