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About The Company
IRIS Recruitment is a leading organization dedicated to connecting talented professionals with innovative companies across various sectors. Renowned for our commitment to excellence and fostering a dynamic work environment, we specialize in delivering tailored recruitment solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients. Our focus on integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement has established us as a trusted partner in the industry. At IRIS Recruitment, we believe in empowering our team members to grow professionally and contribute meaningfully to our mission of transforming the recruitment landscape.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and entrepreneurial Principal UX Designer to join our team. This pivotal role involves leading the design and development of a strategically important product area from its inception. As a senior, hands-on leader, you will work closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, and Business stakeholders to shape innovative solutions that simplify complex financial processes. Your expertise will drive the creation of impactful experiences that resonate with customers and deliver tangible value. This is an exceptional opportunity for a creative professional who thrives in a startup-like environment, enjoys building from zero, and is passionate about turning ambitious ideas into reality.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a Principal Product Designer, Design Lead, or similar role, with experience in early-stage product development or leading 0-to-1 initiatives. You should possess strong product judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to explain your design decisions clearly. Experience in the financial technology sector, particularly in accounting, bookkeeping, or payments, is highly desirable. Candidates should be proficient with prototyping tools such as Figma, and comfortable leveraging AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and quality. A deep understanding of customer needs, combined with the ability to work effectively with engineers and product managers, is essential. Additionally, familiarity with complex systems and a curiosity about simplifying processes will set you apart.
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Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end design process for a meaningful product area, from problem discovery to user adoption and success measurement.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of customer needs and underlying pain points through research and direct engagement.
- Identify and frame the most impactful problems to solve, rather than simply executing assigned tasks.
- Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to shape product direction, ensuring design is aligned with business goals.
- Create prototypes and test experiences rapidly to validate ideas and gather feedback.
- Work directly with customers during discovery and delivery phases to ensure solutions meet real needs.
- Use qualitative and quantitative data to inform design decisions, continuously iterating to improve outcomes.
- Launch new features, measure their performance, and refine based on user feedback and analytics.
- Make thoughtful design trade-offs in ambiguous environments and adapt strategies as new evidence emerges.
- Take ownership of outcomes, ensuring that the designed solutions deliver measurable value.
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Benefits
IRIS Recruitment offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being. You will have access to flexible working arrangements, opportunities for continuous learning, and a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation. We also provide comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and performance-based incentives. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures a welcoming atmosphere where all team members can thrive. Additionally, you will have the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that have a real impact on the financial technology landscape, fostering your development as a leader in the field.
Equal Opportunity
IRIS Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that a diverse team enhances creativity, innovation, and overall performance, and we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates.
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