iCapital Network is powering the world’s alternative investment marketplace. Our financial technology platform has transformed how advisors, wealth management firms, asset managers, and banks evaluate and recommend bespoke public and private market strategies for their high-net-worth clients. iCapital services approximately $70 billion in global client assets invested in close to 750 funds across more than 125,000 underlying accounts.

iCapital was named Solutions Provider of the Year at the 2020 MMI/Barron’s Industry Awards and selected to the 2018, 2019 and 2020 Forbes FinTech 50, a list of the top 50 innovative financial technology companies that are transforming finance through technology.

About the Role

iCapital Network is looking for a product designer to conceptualize and enhance UX features for our online FinTech product, employing user experience, interaction and visual design skills to achieve a simple, modern experience. The ideal candidate understands the overlap of these three design areas well, and embraces a creative process integrating them throughout. They have a love for clean visual design, recognize strong UX, and value collaboration and problem solving. This hire would remain at the forefront of new digital trends and UX/UI design best practices to help optimize the client experience, increase product adoption and scale growth.

Responsibilities

• Design the UX/UI of new product features and enhancements for iCapital’s flagship platform and white label solutions
• Create wireframes, mock-ups and prototypes based on user research and input from stakeholders
• Provide clearly defined specs and interaction guidelines to the Development team
• Work closely with Developers and Product Managers to test and review online product enhancements to ensure flawless execution
• Contribute to maintenance of the iCapital Network Design System and Sketch library
• Work closely with the UX Development­ team as they create reusable Storybook components and ensure components are updated and utilized across the platform
• Manage multiple concurrent requests and requirements, within both design and UX roles
• Step outside the design realm when appropriate to contribute to the team and overall company mission

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA or BFA) with 4+ years of visual/web design experience; strong design fundamentals are a must
• Strong UX skills, including user research and information architecture, as well as a demonstrated knowledge of best practices in visual design
• Solid understanding of major design applications including Sketch and Invision; proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, XD, Axure or other prototyping tools
• History of teamwork and willingness to roll up sleeves and get the job done
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills; proven ability to influence and communicate effectively
• Experience in FinTech and familiarity with product internationalization and WCAG accessibility guidelines are preferred

Work samples will be required during the interview process. 

Benefits

iCapital offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a competitive total compensation program consisting of salary, equity for all full-time employees, and an employer matched retirement plan; generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling; and generous paid time off (PTO) featuring unlimited sick time and parental leave. 

While we are currently working remotely due to COVID-19, this position will be based in our Greenwich, CT office. As we plan to re-enter our offices in 2021, iCapital will offer most employees the flexibility to work remotely one to two days a week.  Every department has different needs, and some positions will be designated in-office jobs, based on their function.

This role can also be based out of Lisbon in a remote model.

For additional information on iCapital Network, please visit https://www.icapitalnetwork.com/about-us  Twitter: @icapitalnetwork | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/icapital-network-inc

iCapital Network is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.