Job Description
Product Design Lead, User Experience/Product Designer
At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.
We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Product Design Lead, User Experience/Product Designer to. This role is located in New York, NY-Hybrid 3 days a week.
We are seeking a Senior Product Designer with experience working with, defining, and designing complex systems to bring creativity, strategic insight, and user-centered thinking to our team. This role requires a highly skilled designer who excels in collaboration, design execution, and the ability to drive impactful user experiences. This Senior Product Designer will lead the strategy and design of one of our most critical financial products.
The ideal candidate will bring the following expertise:
User-Centered Design – Lead with a user-first approach, ensuring all design choices address user needs, behaviors, and insights from research. Drive a seamless and intuitive product experience by deeply understanding our users.
Journey Mapping – Map and analyze end-to-end user journeys across customers, operations, servicing teams and systems to identify pain points, key moments, and opportunities for improvement. Use journey maps to align teams on a shared vision of user needs, ensuring a cohesive and supportive experience at each stage.
Interaction and UI Design – Demonstrates mastery in designing complex web interfaces and workflows, creating products that are both highly functional and visually engaging. Skilled in developing intuitive layouts, navigation patterns, and interaction models for intricate systems. Thoughtfully uses animation and micro-interactions to guide users, making complex tasks more approachable and enhancing the overall product experience.
Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to align design efforts with business goals, transforming complex requirements into clear, functional design solutions that respect technical constraints.
Proficiency in Design Tools – Possess advanced skills in tools such as Figma and Miro, to create high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and mockups that clearly communicate interaction models and UI specifications.
Design System Knowledge – Experience with and contribute to a global design system that ensures visual consistency across interfaces. Develop workflow patterns and components that can then be reused by other teams.
Complex Systems Knowledge – Bring an understanding of the unique challenges of designing and maintaining complex systems, with an ability to distill intricate requirements into clear design solutions that facilitate user understanding and interaction.
Effective Communication and Storytelling – Articulate design concepts and rationale to diverse stakeholders, making complex ideas accessible. Use storytelling to engage others in the product vision, fostering alignment and enthusiasm.
Mentorship and Leadership – Skilled in guiding junior designers, providing constructive feedback, and elevating team standards. Fosters a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration within the team.
A portfolio is required to be considered for this position
This portfolio should demonstrate some or most of the expertise described above and should be enough of a visual indicator that you’re qualified for the role. A portfolio could include a Figma link that’s open to view access.
Typically a candidate at this level has 10+ years of experience and previous experience in regulated spaces like finance, health or insurance.
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:
America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2026
World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2026
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2026-2026
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2026-2026
“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2026
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2026
Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2026
Our Benefits and Rewards:
BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $100,000 and $246,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.
This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.
We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Product Design Lead, User Experience/Product Designer to. This role is located in New York, NY-Hybrid 3 days a week.
We are seeking a Senior Product Designer with experience working with, defining, and designing complex systems to bring creativity, strategic insight, and user-centered thinking to our team. This role requires a highly skilled designer who excels in collaboration, design execution, and the ability to drive impactful user experiences. This Senior Product Designer will lead the strategy and design of one of our most critical financial products.
The ideal candidate will bring the following expertise:
User-Centered Design – Lead with a user-first approach, ensuring all design choices address user needs, behaviors, and insights from research. Drive a seamless and intuitive product experience by deeply understanding our users.
Journey Mapping – Map and analyze end-to-end user journeys across customers, operations, servicing teams and systems to identify pain points, key moments, and opportunities for improvement. Use journey maps to align teams on a shared vision of user needs, ensuring a cohesive and supportive experience at each stage.
Interaction and UI Design – Demonstrates mastery in designing complex web interfaces and workflows, creating products that are both highly functional and visually engaging. Skilled in developing intuitive layouts, navigation patterns, and interaction models for intricate systems. Thoughtfully uses animation and micro-interactions to guide users, making complex tasks more approachable and enhancing the overall product experience.
Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to align design efforts with business goals, transforming complex requirements into clear, functional design solutions that respect technical constraints.
Proficiency in Design Tools – Possess advanced skills in tools such as Figma and Miro, to create high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and mockups that clearly communicate interaction models and UI specifications.
Design System Knowledge – Experience with and contribute to a global design system that ensures visual consistency across interfaces. Develop workflow patterns and components that can then be reused by other teams.
Complex Systems Knowledge – Bring an understanding of the unique challenges of designing and maintaining complex systems, with an ability to distill intricate requirements into clear design solutions that facilitate user understanding and interaction.
Effective Communication and Storytelling – Articulate design concepts and rationale to diverse stakeholders, making complex ideas accessible. Use storytelling to engage others in the product vision, fostering alignment and enthusiasm.
Mentorship and Leadership – Skilled in guiding junior designers, providing constructive feedback, and elevating team standards. Fosters a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration within the team.
A portfolio is required to be considered for this position
This portfolio should demonstrate some or most of the expertise described above and should be enough of a visual indicator that you’re qualified for the role. A portfolio could include a Figma link that’s open to view access.
Typically a candidate at this level has 10+ years of experience and previous experience in regulated spaces like finance, health or insurance.
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:
America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2026
World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2026
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2026-2026
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2026-2026
“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2026
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2026
Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2026
Our Benefits and Rewards:
BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $100,000 and $246,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.
This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Product Design Lead, User Experience/Product Designer- post position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in New York City offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
