Northteq, Inc.
COMPANY SUMMARY
Northteq is a technology company that makes digital transformation in lending easier than ever before. With over 25 years of experience and 150+ lending clients, we provide thoughtfully designed technology solutions that streamline the loan origination process for the commercial lending and equipment finance industries.
Our flagship solution, Aurora, is a fully automated loan/lease origination system (LOS) and vendor/customer portal. Aurora enables lenders and their partners to automate the origination process from application to funding in just 3 minutes. We also partner with some of today’s most innovative fintech companies to create turnkey Salesforce apps that simplify and automate the loan origination process.
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, we offer fully remote and hybrid career options; so when you work for Northteq, you can work from anywhere!
POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a Product Designer to create intuitive, user-centered experiences across our Aurora product suite. You will partner with product managers, engineers, and customers to design solutions that simplify complex equipment finance workflows. This role requires someone who can balance business objectives with user needs while designing for a specialized financial services audience.
Key Responsibilities
Design end-to-end user experiences for web-based financial software, from discovery and research through final implementation and iteration
Create interactive prototypes, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups that effectively communicate design concepts to cross-functional teams
Conduct user research, usability testing, and customer interviews to validate design decisions and identify pain points in equipment finance workflows
Collaborate with product managers to translate business requirements and customer feedback into intuitive design solutions that meet both user and lender needs
Partner with engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and maintain quality throughout implementation, providing specifications and guidance as needed
Contribute to and maintain our design system, creating reusable components and patterns that ensure consistency across the Aurora platform
Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, incorporating feedback while advocating for user needs and design best practices
Analyze product metrics and user behavior data to measure design impact and identify opportunities for improvement
Employee is held accountable for all duties of this job and other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION Required Qualifications
3+ years of professional experience in product design or UX/UI development
Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design process for web applications, including user research, wireframes, and final UI
Proficiency building prototypes with Figma or Axure, and familiarity with other design tools (Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar)
Experience conducting user research and translating insights into actionable design improvements
Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and interaction design patterns
Demonstrated ability to design for complex workflows and data-heavy interfaces
Strong communication skills with ability to articulate design decisions and collaborate effectively in remote environments
Experience designing for fintech products, financial services, lending, B2B SaaS, or enterprise software
Experience designing products that meet web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and inclusive design practices
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Salesforce platform design patterns and Lightning Design System
Understanding of equipment finance, credit decisioning, or loan origination processes
Experience designing for both desktop and mobile responsive experiences
Education and certifications can be earned in role.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this Employee. He or she will be required to follow other instructions and perform other work-related duties requested by his or her supervisor .
Requirements
Required Education: Bachelors
Wish list
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must display all of Northteq’s core values.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and time management skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and communicate status appropriately and timely.
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Urgently Hiring
Employee Stock Options
Full-Time Permanent Remote Work
401(k) with Employer Contribution
Company-paid medical and dental insurance
Northteq is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Northteq and does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes.
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Our flagship solution, Aurora, is a fully automated loan/lease origination system (LOS) and vendor/customer portal. Aurora enables lenders and their partners to automate the origination process from application to funding in just 3 minutes. We also partner with some of today’s most innovative fintech companies to create turnkey Salesforce apps that simplify and automate the loan origination process.
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, we offer fully remote and hybrid career options; so when you work for Northteq, you can work from anywhere!
POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a Product Designer to create intuitive, user-centered experiences across our Aurora product suite. You will partner with product managers, engineers, and customers to design solutions that simplify complex equipment finance workflows. This role requires someone who can balance business objectives with user needs while designing for a specialized financial services audience.
Key Responsibilities
Design end-to-end user experiences for web-based financial software, from discovery and research through final implementation and iteration
Create interactive prototypes, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups that effectively communicate design concepts to cross-functional teams
Conduct user research, usability testing, and customer interviews to validate design decisions and identify pain points in equipment finance workflows
Collaborate with product managers to translate business requirements and customer feedback into intuitive design solutions that meet both user and lender needs
Partner with engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and maintain quality throughout implementation, providing specifications and guidance as needed
Contribute to and maintain our design system, creating reusable components and patterns that ensure consistency across the Aurora platform
Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, incorporating feedback while advocating for user needs and design best practices
Analyze product metrics and user behavior data to measure design impact and identify opportunities for improvement
Employee is held accountable for all duties of this job and other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION Required Qualifications
3+ years of professional experience in product design or UX/UI development
Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design process for web applications, including user research, wireframes, and final UI
Proficiency building prototypes with Figma or Axure, and familiarity with other design tools (Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar)
Experience conducting user research and translating insights into actionable design improvements
Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and interaction design patterns
Demonstrated ability to design for complex workflows and data-heavy interfaces
Strong communication skills with ability to articulate design decisions and collaborate effectively in remote environments
Experience designing for fintech products, financial services, lending, B2B SaaS, or enterprise software
Experience designing products that meet web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and inclusive design practices
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Salesforce platform design patterns and Lightning Design System
Understanding of equipment finance, credit decisioning, or loan origination processes
Experience designing for both desktop and mobile responsive experiences
Education and certifications can be earned in role.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this Employee. He or she will be required to follow other instructions and perform other work-related duties requested by his or her supervisor .
Requirements
Required Education: Bachelors
Wish list
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must display all of Northteq’s core values.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and time management skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and communicate status appropriately and timely.
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Urgently Hiring
Employee Stock Options
Full-Time Permanent Remote Work
401(k) with Employer Contribution
Company-paid medical and dental insurance
Northteq is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Northteq and does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes.
Join our email list to stay up to date on product releases and news.
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