Senior UI Designer, Commercial Bank

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About the Role

As a Senior UI Designer, Commercial, you will be a key contributor within the Client Experience Design group of the Experience & Design team, responsible for crafting visually compelling and intuitive interfaces for KeyBank's commercial and enterprise banking solutions.

You will translate complex financial workflows into elegant, user-friendly designs that meet the sophisticated needs of our commercial banking clients while maintaining consistency with KeyBank's design system and brand standards. You will create high-fidelity designs and interactive prototypes that bring our digital banking experiences to life, ensuring every pixel contributes to a seamless, professional, and trustworthy user experience that reflects our commitment to excellence in commercial banking.

This role requires a talented visual designer who can balance aesthetic excellence with functional requirements, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and deliver polished designs that meet the rigorous standards of enterprise financial services.

Key Responsibilities

Visual Design Excellence

* Design and deliver high-fidelity UI designs for commercial banking products including dashboards, transaction workflows, and data visualization interfaces

* Create pixel-perfect visual designs that align with KeyBank's Design System while pushing creative boundaries appropriately for enterprise contexts

* Develop interactive prototypes using Figma to communicate design intent and interaction patterns to stakeholders and development teams

* Ensure visual consistency across all commercial banking touchpoints, maintaining brand integrity while optimizing for usability

Design System & Component Development

* Contribute to the evolution and maintenance of KeyBank's Design System, creating reusable components specific to commercial banking needs

* Document design patterns, interaction states, and usage guidelines to ensure consistent implementation across products

* Collaborate with Principal UI Designers to establish and maintain design tokens, component libraries, and platform-specific adaptations

* Champion accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA) and inclusive design practices in all visual design work

Collaboration & Execution

* Partner closely with UX strategists to translate wireframes and user flows into compelling visual designs

* Work directly with front-end developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs, providing assets, specifications, and guidance

* Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, design reviews, and retrospectives

* Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, incorporating feedback while maintaining design integrity

Campaign & Multi-Channel Execution

* Lead the visual design of multi-channel campaign activities supporting critical commercial banking initiatives

* Create cohesive design experiences across digital platforms including web, mobile, email, and marketing communications

* Develop responsive designs that maintain visual excellence across all screen sizes and devices

* Optimize designs based on performance metrics and user feedback, iterating quickly to improve effectiveness

Qualifications

* 3+ years of experience in UI/visual design with a focus on digital products, preferably in financial services or enterprise software

* Expert proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite

* Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual design skills, design system thinking, and complex interface solutions

* Deep understanding of typography, color theory, layout principles, and visual hierarchy

* Experience creating responsive designs for web and mobile platforms

* Proficiency in creating interactive prototypes and micro-interactions

* Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and front-end development principles to facilitate developer collaboration

* Experience working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams

* Bachelor's degree in Visual Design, Graphic Design, HCI, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

* Previous experience in financial services, particularly commercial or enterprise banking

* Familiarity with designing complex data visualizations and financial dashboards

* Experience with motion design and creating animated prototypes

* Knowledge of design tokens and systematic design approaches

* Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA) and inclusive design practices

This position is NOT eligible for employment visa sponsorship for non-U.S. citizens.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $100,000 to $112,000 annually depending on job-related factors such as level of experience. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for short-term incentive compensation and deferred incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance.

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