Senior Level User Experience Design Jobs
Senior level user experience design jobs place experienced designers in charge of product direction, end-to-end design ownership, and the cross-functional teams that bring complex experiences to life. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Retail, and Aerospace & Defense, with a strong mix of remote and on-site roles, and employers like Collabera, Amazon, and AKQA hiring at this level now.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
Join the leadership team of a new mobile- and AI-first wealth and retirement advisory platform being launched with major financial institutions and strategic investors. The Head of Product & User Experience will lead user discovery, own the end-user experience and product roadmap, and define what gets built and why. This will be a hands-on startup builder role. As the company scales, the successful candidate will build and lead a world-class Product, Design, and UX organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Customer Discovery: Lead user research and translate insights into product priorities.
- End-to-End User Experience: Own the experience across channels, including customer journeys, interaction models, and design standards.
- Product Roadmap and Execution: Own prioritization, requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, release objectives, and product readiness.
- AI-Enabled Product Design and Guardrails: Own the user-facing AI experience, including personalization, workflows, and guardrails.
- Product Organization: Begin as a hands-on product leader, then build the Product, Design, and UX teams and operating disciplines as the company scales.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- 12–15+ years of product leadership experience in consumer digital products, with responsibility across product management, user experience, and design. Prior CPO, Head of Product, VP Product, or equivalent experience required. Wealth technology or financial services experience preferred.
- Experience building and leading Product, Design, and UX organizations , including recruiting talent, establishing operating models, and driving cross-functional execution.
- Demonstrated new product creation and scaling experience , including ownership of product vision, roadmap, user experience, and launch. Startup or new-business creation experience required.
- Deep expertise in customer discovery, user research, UX design, prototyping, product definition, and requirements management.
- Technical and AI fluency to partner with engineering, data, and AI teams on personalization, human-AI interaction, and responsible-AI practices.
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills , including experience measuring engagement and using data to guide product strategy.
Salary Range:
$170,000 - $267,500 AnnualThe range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home .
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Join the leadership team of a new mobile- and AI-first wealth and retirement advisory platform being launched with major financial institutions and strategic investors. The Head of Product & User Experience will lead user discovery, own the end-user experience and product roadmap, and define what gets built and why. This will be a hands-on startup builder role. As the company scales, the successful candidate will build and lead a world-class Product, Design, and UX organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Customer Discovery: Lead user research and translate insights into product priorities.
- End-to-End User Experience: Own the experience across channels, including customer journeys, interaction models, and design standards.
- Product Roadmap and Execution: Own prioritization, requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, release objectives, and product readiness.
- AI-Enabled Product Design and Guardrails: Own the user-facing AI experience, including personalization, workflows, and guardrails.
- Product Organization: Begin as a hands-on product leader, then build the Product, Design, and UX teams and operating disciplines as the company scales.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- 12–15+ years of product leadership experience in consumer digital products, with responsibility across product management, user experience, and design. Prior CPO, Head of Product, VP Product, or equivalent experience required. Wealth technology or financial services experience preferred.
- Experience building and leading Product, Design, and UX organizations , including recruiting talent, establishing operating models, and driving cross-functional execution.
- Demonstrated new product creation and scaling experience , including ownership of product vision, roadmap, user experience, and launch. Startup or new-business creation experience required.
- Deep expertise in customer discovery, user research, UX design, prototyping, product definition, and requirements management.
- Technical and AI fluency to partner with engineering, data, and AI teams on personalization, human-AI interaction, and responsible-AI practices.
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills , including experience measuring engagement and using data to guide product strategy.
Salary Range:
$170,000 - $267,500 AnnualThe range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home .
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers
Read our CEO Statement
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Senior Level User Experience Design Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level user experience design job?
Employers at this level look for designers who can lead discovery, define strategy, and influence product decisions beyond the design team. A portfolio that shows end-to-end ownership, measurable outcomes, and cross-functional collaboration carries more weight than visual craft alone. Demonstrating that you have mentored junior designers or shaped a team's process gives candidates a clear edge over those with equivalent years but narrower scope.
Which companies hire senior level user experience designs?
Companies hiring senior level user experience designs right now include Collabera, Amazon, and AKQA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers large technology companies, enterprise software vendors, financial services firms, and consultancies that embed design within product and strategy teams.
Are there remote senior level user experience design jobs?
Yes, remote availability at the senior level is strong. About 23% of senior level user experience design openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how many organizations treat senior designers as strategic contributors who can work effectively without daily on-site presence. Fully on-site roles tend to cluster in industries with heavy stakeholder collaboration or regulated product environments.
What makes a user experience design role senior level?
A senior level user experience design role is defined by ownership and scope, not just tenure. Senior designers set the design direction for a product or feature area, make independent decisions on research methods and interaction patterns, and are accountable for quality across an entire project. They routinely mentor mid-level and junior designers, contribute to hiring decisions, and engage directly with product managers, engineers, and executive stakeholders to align design with business goals.
Which industries hire the most senior level user experience designs?
Senior level user experience design roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Retail, and Aerospace & Defense, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive demand because their products require continuous investment in complex, user-facing systems where design decisions have measurable impact on retention, conversion, and customer trust.