Principal UX Designer, Boston

Lab49 is expanding its Design team and is looking for a Principal UX Designer to lead the design of cutting-edge desktop, web, and mobile applications for our clients. In this role, you will drive the UX strategy, collaborate with stakeholders, and shape the design direction of complex financial and enterprise solutions. 

The ideal candidate is a seasoned UX leader with strong problem-solving skills, a passion for elegant design solutions, and the ability to thrive in a client-facing environment. You will work closely with development teams, product managers, and visual designers to create intuitive, high-impact user experiences. 

• Lead UX strategy and execution for enterprise-level applications, ensuring best-in-class user experiences. 
• Define and oversee the user experience, including workflows, layouts, interactions, and data visualizations. 
• Conduct user research, synthesize insights, and translate findings into actionable design solutions. 
• Collaborate with clients to understand business needs, present design concepts, and refine solutions based on feedback. 
• Mentor and guide UX designers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. 
• Partner with development teams to ensure seamless implementation of designs. 

• 10 years of experience in UX Design, Interaction Design, or Information Architecture. 
• Expertise in designing complex, data-driven applications with a strong focus on usability. 
• Proven ability to drive UX strategy and influence product direction. 
• Hands-on experience with user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. 
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to stakeholders. 
• Ability to balance business goals, technical constraints, and user needs to create effective solutions. 
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HCI, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, or a related field. 

• Experience with payments and/or Treasury is a plus. 
• Experience designing enterprise-level financial or trading applications. 
• Deep understanding of financial markets, trading platforms, or investment tools. 

This role is ideal for an experienced UX leader eager to make a significant impact on high-profile financial technology solutions. If you’re passionate about solving complex design challenges and shaping exceptional user experiences, we’d love to hear from you! 

Our Hybrid Work Model 

At Lab49, we embrace a hybrid work model, offering you the flexibility to work from the office or remotely. We expect our Lab49ers to average 2-3 days per week in person. We believe that both flexibility and in person connection to each other and our clients build a collaborative culture and the opportunity to accelerate growth and innovation. 

Lab49/ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.  

Lab49/ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.