Citigroup Inc
Lead UX Designer - Contractor Conversion - NEW YORK
Citigroup Inc, New York, New York, us, 10261
The Role
As a Lead UX Designer you'll be contributing and leading the design of our digital products. Working in concert with Product and Engineering partners and UX Research colleagues, you'll be applying your extensive skills and experience to create high quality designs in all stages of the UX design process - including ideation, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity design.
Responsibilities
Work closely with research, senior stakeholders, product managers and engineering teams to brainstorm and co-create ideas, approaches, and solutions
Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using Figma, along with our established Design System
Ensure that designs follow best practices and use research & testing to inform and validate
Confidently challenge the status quo, encouraging all involved to address root causes to ensure the best outcome for users
Apply a positive and constructive attitude when giving and receiving all feedback
Deliver high-quality design assets to the engineering team, along with clear guidance to ensure all aspects of the designs are fully understood.
Provide ongoing support to engineering, with regular UX review checkpoints to ensure quality and that the system is being built as designed
Keep up to date with the latest UX practices, innovations, and tools
Ensure all designs comply with ADA/WCAG standards for accessibility
Deliver on time, identifying and managing risks to ensure timelines are met, and escalating where needed
Lead by example, supporting, training and developing junior members of the team.
Moderate conflicts between colleagues and/or stakeholders, guiding to constructive resolution
Take a leading role in the wider UX community, helping to define our standards and practices
Required Skills, Experience and Competencies
Significant experience of UX Design
Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and problem-solving
Experience on complex, enterprise-scale or consumer design projects
Creative flair and a good eye for design
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Outstanding skills in professional design tools, such as: Figma, Sketch, AdobeXD, InVision.
Experience working with, and contributing to, Design Systems
Bachelors Degree
Desirable Skills, Experience and Competencies
Experience in e-commerce/Internet/mobile space
Experience with agile methodology
Financial services industry and commercial banking experience
Master's degree
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Digital Design Engineering
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
New York New York United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$192,000.00 - $288,000.00
In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Sep 10, 2025
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi (https://www.citigroup.com/citi/accessibility/application-accessibility.htm) .
View Citi's EEO Policy Statement (https://www.citigroup.com/global/eeo-aa-policy) and the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) poster.
Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
As a Lead UX Designer you'll be contributing and leading the design of our digital products. Working in concert with Product and Engineering partners and UX Research colleagues, you'll be applying your extensive skills and experience to create high quality designs in all stages of the UX design process - including ideation, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity design.
Responsibilities
Work closely with research, senior stakeholders, product managers and engineering teams to brainstorm and co-create ideas, approaches, and solutions
Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using Figma, along with our established Design System
Ensure that designs follow best practices and use research & testing to inform and validate
Confidently challenge the status quo, encouraging all involved to address root causes to ensure the best outcome for users
Apply a positive and constructive attitude when giving and receiving all feedback
Deliver high-quality design assets to the engineering team, along with clear guidance to ensure all aspects of the designs are fully understood.
Provide ongoing support to engineering, with regular UX review checkpoints to ensure quality and that the system is being built as designed
Keep up to date with the latest UX practices, innovations, and tools
Ensure all designs comply with ADA/WCAG standards for accessibility
Deliver on time, identifying and managing risks to ensure timelines are met, and escalating where needed
Lead by example, supporting, training and developing junior members of the team.
Moderate conflicts between colleagues and/or stakeholders, guiding to constructive resolution
Take a leading role in the wider UX community, helping to define our standards and practices
Required Skills, Experience and Competencies
Significant experience of UX Design
Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and problem-solving
Experience on complex, enterprise-scale or consumer design projects
Creative flair and a good eye for design
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Outstanding skills in professional design tools, such as: Figma, Sketch, AdobeXD, InVision.
Experience working with, and contributing to, Design Systems
Bachelors Degree
Desirable Skills, Experience and Competencies
Experience in e-commerce/Internet/mobile space
Experience with agile methodology
Financial services industry and commercial banking experience
Master's degree
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Digital Design Engineering
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
New York New York United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$192,000.00 - $288,000.00
In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Sep 10, 2025
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi (https://www.citigroup.com/citi/accessibility/application-accessibility.htm) .
View Citi's EEO Policy Statement (https://www.citigroup.com/global/eeo-aa-policy) and the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) poster.
Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.