AVP, Native Designer 8 Locations

Job Description:

• Role Summary/Purpose:

As a UX Native Designer, you will join Synchrony’s scaled agile teams and partner with CX, marketing, development, and process owners to conceptualize and develop engaging native experiences for our strategically significant core customer-facing applications. The candidate will be responsible for creating and presenting modern native app designs, collaborating with lead designers and agile team members, and working with user researchers to incorporate usability testing results. Additionally, the candidate will act as a champion for user experience by providing thought leadership.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Work closely with design leads on project planning and reviews

• Develop user flows, scenarios, wireframes, comps, and prototypes of native apps as needed by teams

• Contribute to the design review cycle, synthesize feedback, and close on design requirements

• Engage with UX research to assist in running tests and incorporating their results into design

• Engage with business and IT owners in agile processes

• Act as an advocate for the end user’s experience

• Collaborate effectively with remote team members and managers

• Be a part of daily/weekly standups and present work to peers

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned. ​

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years user experience, visual design, product design, or interaction design experience

• Strong understanding of user centered design and design thinking

• Strong understanding of iOS and Android UI guidelines

• Experience working on agile teams

• Willingness to travel as needed, up to 25%

Desired Characteristics:

• Minimum of 1 year designing native apps

• Bachelor’s Degree or certification in UX, HCI, graphic design, psychology, marketing or information technology or similar area, or equivalent experience.

• Ability to present work to team members as well as executive leadership

• Ability to work with remote team members

• Ability to ensure designs are ADA Compliant

Grade/Level: 10

                                                                             

The salary range for this position is 75,000.00 - 130,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.

                   

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older

• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process

• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles.  Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles.  Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post.  All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

Our Commitment:

When you join us, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard—but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+, with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you’ll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice:

• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

• If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627.   Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time

Job Family Group:

Information Technology