We are seeking a versatile Product Designer with Business Analyst expertise to bridge the gap between design and development. In this hybrid role, you'll transform client concepts into intuitive designs while ensuring they align with technical requirements. Your contributions will be pivotal in documenting requirements, developing specifications for our Agile development teams, and ensuring seamless implementation. Additionally, you'll play a crucial role in quality assurance, ensuring our solutions meet and exceed client expectations.
The primary focus of our team are online retirement planning and insurance needs calculators helping individuals and their financial advisers plan for comfortable retirement. We also design and develop a wide range of related products and solutions.
The Role
Requirements Gathering & Analysis:
Participate in gathering business and functional requirements Collaborate with technical (actuarial) team to define tool specificationsProduct Design & Development:
Create detailed UI/UX designs and workflows Work closely with the Product Manager to ensure alignment with client needs Develop and implement cohesive design systems Revise designs based on stakeholder feedback Produce wireframes and functional prototypes as required Plan and coordinate user testing sessions, documenting outcomes and recommending improvements Maintain a library of reusable design components and specificationsProduct Specifications and Development Support:
Collaborate with Product Owners, Managers, BAs, and designers to ensure development tasks meet client requirements Maintain documentation around product specifications Write and groom tasks for development, incorporating feedback from design, actuarial, development, QA, and project management teams Support the development team in implementing designs Manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) execution and approvalsQuality Assurance & Process Improvement:
Review wireframes and designs for consistency and accuracy. Streamline the graphic design function by leveraging reusable components. Collaborate with the QA team to ensure high-quality design implementation. Conduct functional testing and provide QA sign-off Promote team collaboration by assisting in solution development, identifying risks, and resolving issues Support the development of a design Community of Practice to promote design-thinking frameworks and achieve target customer outcomesMarketing Support:
Assist in creating marketing materials and executing campaignsThe Requirements
Proven UI/UX design experience with a commitment to continuous skill developmentBusiness Analysis skills, including user story creation and test preparation or willingness to learn Proficiency in Figma or a willingness to learnKeen attention to detail and a passion for detail-oriented tasksDedication to producing high-quality results within strict deadlinesStrong work ethic, adaptability, and a proactive approach to acquiring new skillsExcellent analytical skills with the ability to break down complex problemsExceptional communication skills, tailored to diverse audiencesAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environmentWTW is an Equal Opportunity Employer