Our Mission:

LearnVest and Northwestern Mutual are dedicated to redefining the American approach to personal finance. Since launching in 2010, LearnVest has been one of the premier financial technology companies in the country, helping people make progress towards their financial goals. In 2015, LearnVest was acquired by Northwestern Mutual and is now leading a major digital transformation of their products and platforms to help millions of people by modernizing the financial planning, insurance and investments industries.

Description:

A Visual Designer at LearnVest/Northwestern Mutual has a passion for simplicity and product design that truly makes a difference in people's lives. They are hands-on, innovative, and excited to see a project through from start to finish in a collaborative fashion. We are leading a major digital transformation and our Visual Designers can expect to play a critical part, typically owning 1-2 projects. Their work should consider user needs, existing patterns, department principles, and brand guidelines. They should be passionate about the work we are doing and always striving to push our vision forward.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize systematic design language to create a cohesive digital experience
• Be a conceptual thinker and always explore multiple directions before landing on a solution
• Strong collaboration with all disciplines of design, product and engineering to bring the work to life
• Ability to handle more than one project with different timelines simultaneously and be able to represent their work

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience (digital agency experience is a plus)
• A Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant subject, or related design experience
• Significant knowledge of the fundamentals: graphic design, user experience design, user-centered design, and how products are put together
• Self-starter who is user-focused, detail and solutions oriented
• Experience creating systematic designs and working independently
• Proficiency in a variety of design and prototyping tools (Sketch, Photoshop, Principle and InVision)
• Link to work or an online portfolio is a must

Things that we value:

• Curious minds and an appetite for learning
• Passion for the craft
• A strong point of view with a healthy dose of humility
• A collaborative mindset, thick skin and a great sense of humor
• Willingness to take risks and fail (and fail again. And again)
• A belief in our vision

Benefits

• Fully stocked snacks, beer fridge, cold brew kegs, frequent catered lunches, and whiskey hours
• Dog-friendly office environment
• Tuition reimbursement, commuter plans, and paid time off
• Highly competitive compensation that includes base salary plus bonus
• Medical/Dental/Vision plans, Matching 401(k), pension program