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What is the Senior UX Designer responsible for?
The Senior UX Designer will play a pivotal role within a product team dedicated to the Portfolio Analytics Tool (PAT). This position serves as the principal internal UX lead, collaborating with both internal partners and external vendors to shape and implement design strategy. The successful candidate will excel at transforming technical complexity into simple, clear, and actionable workflows—ensuring sophisticated analytics are accessible and intuitive for users of all backgrounds.
What are the ongoing responsibilities of a Senior UX Designer?
Lead the end-to-end UX design process for PAT, from discovery to delivery
Structure and enhance the application’s information architecture to accommodate complex data sets
Develop wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes that communicate and validate design concepts
Partner closely with developers and product managers throughout the design and development lifecycle
Advocate for user-centered design principles across internal teams and with external partners
Work within and continuously improve a shared design system to support consistency and scalability
What Ideal qualifications, skills and experience would help someone to be successful?
Minimum 5 years’ experience in UX, product design, or related fields, ideally with exposure to SaaS or data-intensive products
Exceptional critical thinking and systems-level problem-solving abilities
Outstanding communication skills, able to articulate UX value to diverse audiences
Expertise in applying heuristic evaluation and comparative analysis, especially in environments with limited user research
Bonus: Experience or training in software engineering, finance, anthropology, or scientific research methodologies
Technical Skill Set
Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Storybook, or similar platforms for managing design systems and developer handoff
Familiarity with HTML/CSS and an understanding of developer workflows is an asset
Along with base compensation, other compensation is offered such as a discretionary bonus, 401k plan, health insurance, and other perks. There are several factors taken into consideration in making compensation decisions including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. At Franklin Templeton, we apply a total reward philosophy where all aspects of compensation and benefits are taken into consideration in determining compensation. We expect the base salary for this position to range between $171,000 - $230,000 per year plus bonus opportunity.
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Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.
By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.
Highlights of our benefits include:
Three weeks paid time off the first year
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
Employee Stock Investment Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
Onsite fitness center and recreation center*
Onsite cafeteria*
*Only applicable at certain locations
Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton
Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
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