Federal Reserve Bank
UI/UX Designer
Federal Reserve Bank, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
Company
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is one of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System. It helps formulate and implement monetary policy, supervises banks and bank and savings and loan holding companies, and provides financial services to depository institutions and the federal government. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves eastern and central Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.
You are responsible for ensuring visual and graphic representation of the Bank’s brand and for helping to create compelling static and interactive data visualizations for our users. You support and assist business lines by designing friendly and usable creative technology solutions that meet the business needs. You will produce artifacts used by developers of user interfaces across a variety of platforms. You also help the team with digital design, production and related processes, while working closely and collaboratively with data and analytics specialist, products owners, content providers, web developers, writers, editors, designers, project managers, IT staff, and other Federal Reserve System staff. You will work within a mission-driven organization that values accountability, excellence, inclusion, innovation, integrity, and service. You will report to the Manager of Creative Solutions.
Job DescriptionWhat Will You Do:Execute design from requirements gathering, to concepts, to handoff to developersCreate user flows, wireframes, visual designs, site maps, storyboards, low- and high-fidelity prototypes, and add to style guides and component librariesConduct stakeholder presentations and design/prototype reviewsDesign artifacts (wireframes, etc.) that work on various browsers and devicesProduce designs that are compliant with current web accessibility guidelinesEnforce adherence to style standards, actively participates in all phases of the product lifecycle, including product ideation, user persona definition, user interviews, requirements gathering, cross-discipline UX design sessions, usability testing, and data analyticsHelp maintain a cohesive Style Guide for digital media across the Bank’s internal and external digital propertiesOversee design for web enhancements, supporting images, and other visual content, ensuring a user-centric design perspectiveIncorporate user-interface (UI) and user-experience (UX) best-practices into design and production, including where appropriate usability testing and other user research programs to inform user-centric designLead design and wireframe reviews and prototyping processes, proposing design solutions to increase engagement, and as appropriate, conversionAssess new digital communications technologies and their impact on visual content strategy and delivery; offer recommendations and work with internal and external experts to provide effective traditional and digital creative services across the BankConceptualize and articulate strong, user-centered, and delightful interactions, while balancing the needs of the business and the capabilities of technologyExhibit product ownership, present work and rationale to stakeholders, and be accountable to timelines and project needsAssist on analysis initiatives, which may include executing surveys, compiling and analyzing research results, and drafting implementation plansPerforms other related duties as assigned.Subordinates:
NoneScope Measurements:
NoneWhat You HaveEducation and Experience:Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design or field related to visual information designMinimum of 3 years of related work experienceExperience using wire-framing techniques to show navigation, user flow, and interaction detailsExperience with user research and stakeholder requirements gatheringMinimum of 3 years’ experience in graphic design, including experience with data presentation and visualizationMinimum of 3 years’ experience designing enterprise sites and applications, responsive interfaces (including optimization for mobile and tablet), email campaigns, and other user experiences (UX) and interactionMinimum of 3 years’ experience implementing designs and creating test-ready prototypes in an agile development environmentAn online portfolio demonstrating strong visual design experience, as well as expertise in user-centric, interactive design for web and mobile platformsExperience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD)Experience with prototyping tools (e.g.: Figma, Sketch, Axure, Balsamiq, invisionapp)Knowledge and Skills:Detailed knowledge of fundamental design principles that affect typography, color use, composition, use of space, and presentation of informationSolid knowledge of interactive and static data visualization and how it applies to creating impactful visual designsIntimate familiarity with web accessibility guidelinesKnowledge of HTML, CSS and Javascript design patterns and librariesProfessional interpersonal skills, written and verbal communicationAbility to prioritize, estimate work, and manage multiple milestones and projects efficientlyOther Requirements:
NonePhysical Requirements:
NoneThe
salary grade
for this position is 13.
Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, and skills, and internal equity and alignment with market data.We offer a great benefits package that features:Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
Employer-funded Pension Plan
Paid Vacation/Sick Time & Holidays
Monthly $100 Commuter Allowance
Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
Flexible Work Schedule available in most departments
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
Parental Leave
Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, Peloton bikes and locker room / shower facilities
Onsite Cafeteria & Coffee Shop
Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…
Additional Information:The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia takes your information privacy seriously. Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia staff will only email you from the “ @
phil.frb.org ” domain or through the Workday system “ rb@myworkday.com ”.
If you are initially contacted by phone, feel free to request that the caller provide you with their email address to validate their identity.
If you have any questions about the validity of someone who contacts you regarding this position, please email the Talent Acquisition team at TalentAcquisition@phil.frb.org.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia believes that diversity, equity and inclusion among our employees is essential to our success as an organization, and we want to recruit, develop and retain the most accomplished people from a diverse candidate pool. To support a workplace culture of belonging, we offer eight employee resource groups (ERGs) and a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We have eight employee resource groups (ERGs) to support a diverse workforce. Abilities (supporting disabilities and allies), African Heritage, Asian-Pacific, Freedom (supporting LQBTQ+ and allies), Talent Forward (supporting career growth), Women United, Working Families and Veterans. ERGs are open to all employees.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
All Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the Recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics officer if necessary. You should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
Background investigations and drug testing are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Candidates for positions deemed as "safety sensitive" will also be screened for the presence of marijuana. Employment may not begin until the Bank accepts the results of the background investigation.
All employees will be subject to FBI fingerprint / criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years.
Certain eligibility rules apply. You will provide work authorization to prove your eligibility to work in the United States.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature, level of work and the requirements of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position, management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.
This is NOT a 100% remote opportunity. You will be available to work on-site in at least a hybrid capacity.
Learn more about the Philly Fed and its culture. Learn more about working for the Philly Fed.
Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes
Job Category
Communications/Public Relations
Work Shift
First (United States of America)
The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers (https://rb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/FRS) or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.Privacy Notice
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is one of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System. It helps formulate and implement monetary policy, supervises banks and bank and savings and loan holding companies, and provides financial services to depository institutions and the federal government. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves eastern and central Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.
You are responsible for ensuring visual and graphic representation of the Bank’s brand and for helping to create compelling static and interactive data visualizations for our users. You support and assist business lines by designing friendly and usable creative technology solutions that meet the business needs. You will produce artifacts used by developers of user interfaces across a variety of platforms. You also help the team with digital design, production and related processes, while working closely and collaboratively with data and analytics specialist, products owners, content providers, web developers, writers, editors, designers, project managers, IT staff, and other Federal Reserve System staff. You will work within a mission-driven organization that values accountability, excellence, inclusion, innovation, integrity, and service. You will report to the Manager of Creative Solutions.
Job DescriptionWhat Will You Do:Execute design from requirements gathering, to concepts, to handoff to developersCreate user flows, wireframes, visual designs, site maps, storyboards, low- and high-fidelity prototypes, and add to style guides and component librariesConduct stakeholder presentations and design/prototype reviewsDesign artifacts (wireframes, etc.) that work on various browsers and devicesProduce designs that are compliant with current web accessibility guidelinesEnforce adherence to style standards, actively participates in all phases of the product lifecycle, including product ideation, user persona definition, user interviews, requirements gathering, cross-discipline UX design sessions, usability testing, and data analyticsHelp maintain a cohesive Style Guide for digital media across the Bank’s internal and external digital propertiesOversee design for web enhancements, supporting images, and other visual content, ensuring a user-centric design perspectiveIncorporate user-interface (UI) and user-experience (UX) best-practices into design and production, including where appropriate usability testing and other user research programs to inform user-centric designLead design and wireframe reviews and prototyping processes, proposing design solutions to increase engagement, and as appropriate, conversionAssess new digital communications technologies and their impact on visual content strategy and delivery; offer recommendations and work with internal and external experts to provide effective traditional and digital creative services across the BankConceptualize and articulate strong, user-centered, and delightful interactions, while balancing the needs of the business and the capabilities of technologyExhibit product ownership, present work and rationale to stakeholders, and be accountable to timelines and project needsAssist on analysis initiatives, which may include executing surveys, compiling and analyzing research results, and drafting implementation plansPerforms other related duties as assigned.Subordinates:
NoneScope Measurements:
NoneWhat You HaveEducation and Experience:Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design or field related to visual information designMinimum of 3 years of related work experienceExperience using wire-framing techniques to show navigation, user flow, and interaction detailsExperience with user research and stakeholder requirements gatheringMinimum of 3 years’ experience in graphic design, including experience with data presentation and visualizationMinimum of 3 years’ experience designing enterprise sites and applications, responsive interfaces (including optimization for mobile and tablet), email campaigns, and other user experiences (UX) and interactionMinimum of 3 years’ experience implementing designs and creating test-ready prototypes in an agile development environmentAn online portfolio demonstrating strong visual design experience, as well as expertise in user-centric, interactive design for web and mobile platformsExperience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD)Experience with prototyping tools (e.g.: Figma, Sketch, Axure, Balsamiq, invisionapp)Knowledge and Skills:Detailed knowledge of fundamental design principles that affect typography, color use, composition, use of space, and presentation of informationSolid knowledge of interactive and static data visualization and how it applies to creating impactful visual designsIntimate familiarity with web accessibility guidelinesKnowledge of HTML, CSS and Javascript design patterns and librariesProfessional interpersonal skills, written and verbal communicationAbility to prioritize, estimate work, and manage multiple milestones and projects efficientlyOther Requirements:
NonePhysical Requirements:
NoneThe
salary grade
for this position is 13.
Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, and skills, and internal equity and alignment with market data.We offer a great benefits package that features:Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
Employer-funded Pension Plan
Paid Vacation/Sick Time & Holidays
Monthly $100 Commuter Allowance
Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
Flexible Work Schedule available in most departments
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
Parental Leave
Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, Peloton bikes and locker room / shower facilities
Onsite Cafeteria & Coffee Shop
Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…
Additional Information:The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia takes your information privacy seriously. Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia staff will only email you from the “ @
phil.frb.org ” domain or through the Workday system “ rb@myworkday.com ”.
If you are initially contacted by phone, feel free to request that the caller provide you with their email address to validate their identity.
If you have any questions about the validity of someone who contacts you regarding this position, please email the Talent Acquisition team at TalentAcquisition@phil.frb.org.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia believes that diversity, equity and inclusion among our employees is essential to our success as an organization, and we want to recruit, develop and retain the most accomplished people from a diverse candidate pool. To support a workplace culture of belonging, we offer eight employee resource groups (ERGs) and a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We have eight employee resource groups (ERGs) to support a diverse workforce. Abilities (supporting disabilities and allies), African Heritage, Asian-Pacific, Freedom (supporting LQBTQ+ and allies), Talent Forward (supporting career growth), Women United, Working Families and Veterans. ERGs are open to all employees.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
All Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the Recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics officer if necessary. You should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
Background investigations and drug testing are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Candidates for positions deemed as "safety sensitive" will also be screened for the presence of marijuana. Employment may not begin until the Bank accepts the results of the background investigation.
All employees will be subject to FBI fingerprint / criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years.
Certain eligibility rules apply. You will provide work authorization to prove your eligibility to work in the United States.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature, level of work and the requirements of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position, management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.
This is NOT a 100% remote opportunity. You will be available to work on-site in at least a hybrid capacity.
Learn more about the Philly Fed and its culture. Learn more about working for the Philly Fed.
Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes
Job Category
Communications/Public Relations
Work Shift
First (United States of America)
The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers (https://rb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/FRS) or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.Privacy Notice