Senior UX Designer

the role:**

• Partner with product to define the vision and set the bar for quality standards while helping to improve work that does not meet this threshold

• Design an intuitive and elegant experiences that empower our users

• Work closely with our research team to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data and make value-driven design decisions which then translate into clear, simple UIs

• Able to independently choose design patterns based on strong rational

• Design holistic solutions that integrate seamlessly into our Wealth Management product ecosystem

• Create and present a variety of design deliverables (sketches, wireframes, user flows and prototypes) in a way that engenders confidence in you and your solutions within the team and the greater organization

• Play a critical role in designing user-centered solutions for our complex array of tools

• Sit on cross-functional teams, working with product management, business analysts, and development

What you'll bring to the role:

• An outstanding portfolio that demonstrates how you have created experiences that solved business and user needs

• 5-7 years of experience as a UX designer as a key contributor to the success of products that have launched

• Mastery of strategic, hard, and soft UX skills

• Bachelor's degree in design or related field; master's degree is a plus

• Fluency in Figma

• Ability to fully utilize and work with less skilled designers

• You thrive in a collaborative, explorative environment and value being on a diverse team that you can bounce ideas off of, get critical feedback from, and unite to mature design thinking in a large organization

• You practice active listening and contribute to group situations (brainstorms, audits, critiques, whiteboard sessions, etc.)

• You have a high tolerance for projects with ambiguity and the ability to set the direction for undefined, complex projects

• You are resilient in the face of obstacles

• You have a relentless desire to validate assumptions and uncover a problems' root cause by testing, learning, and iterating

• You constantly seek opportunities to evangelize and promote design thinking in a large organization

• You can manage multiple priorities with tight timelines

• You are willing to roll up your sleeves and do hands-on work

• You can glean insights from data and incorporate them into design solutions

• Previous work experience in finance is a plus

Why Work at Morgan Stanley?
Besides a competitive salary, work life balance, a clear career path, and great benefits, we take the well-being and work satisfaction of our employees seriously. That is why we put a lot of effort towards creating a safe space for people to be vulnerable, share work, and ask questions that will help them both to grow individually and move their projects forward. You will be encouraged to bring your own perspective to conversations, and we will help you understand and put into practice what you naturally do best by amplifying each other's strengths.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.