Private Bank Digital, Visual/Design Systems designer, Vice President Job at J.P.
J.P. Morgan, New York, NY, United States, 10261
Are you ready to lead a visual transformation at the world’s premier global private bank? We’re seeking an inspired Visual Designer to join our team and elevate the future of advisor tooling. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of transforming the visual language of our design system, already the most widely adopted at JP Morgan, driving its evolution to new heights of innovation and impact.
As a champion of design excellence, you’ll collaborate with talented product designers, engineers, and cross‑functional partners to reimagine and advance our scalable design systems. Your vision and expertise will be crucial in shaping a platform that not only sets the standard for visual sophistication, but also seamlessly adapts to the rise of AI and the latest design trends.
You will have the unique opportunity to:
Lead the complete transformation of our design system’s visual language, setting the tone for the next era of digital enterprise tooling at the best global private bank.
Drive efficiency, quality, and cohesion across our platforms, ensuring every product is visually compelling, accessible, and inclusive.
Advocate for design standards and best practices, empowering teams to deliver seamless, high‑quality user experiences at scale.
Shape the future of advisor tooling, making a lasting impact on how our clients and advisors interact with our products.
If you are passionate about design, eager to push boundaries, and ready to leave your mark on a global stage, we invite you to join us and help define the future of visual design in private banking.
Job Responsibilities
Evolve and refine the visual language of our enterprise design system, driving visual innovation and enhancement across our platforms.
Create, document, and maintain visually compelling components, patterns, and styles that set the standard for our brand.
Identify gaps and propose new components or patterns to address emerging needs, building on the strong foundation of our existing system.
Collaborate closely with product designers, engineers, and cross‑functional partners to bring new ideas to life and ensure seamless integration of the design system.
Advocate for visual consistency, accessibility, and inclusive design, ensuring every product delivers an exceptional user experience.
Present and articulate design decisions to cross‑functional teams and leadership, sharing your creative vision and rationale.
Gather feedback from users and stakeholders to inform ongoing improvements and keep our design system evolving.
Set the bar for visual quality, usability, and accessibility in every component and pattern.
Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices in visual design and design systems.
Contribute to a culture of learning, mentorship, and design excellence within the organization.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities
Degree in a relevant design discipline (such as Interaction Design, HCI, User Experience Design), or equivalent work experience.
7+ years of experience in visual design – leading design systems
Strong skills in Interaction Design and Visual/UI design.
Ability to synthesize complex, interdependent, and sometimes competing needs into cohesive solutions for data‑dense enterprise experiences.
Demonstrated expertise in user‑centered and human‑centered design approaches.
Proven track record of collaboration within design teams and working cross‑functionally with software engineers.
Proficiency in adjacent areas such as Information Architecture, User Research, UX Writing, and Prototyping.
Motion and animation experience a plus.
Familiarity with front‑end engineering languages
Advocate for Accessibility Guidelines and Inclusive Design practices.
Portfolio is required and should be linked out from resume.