VP Product Design
VP Product Design
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$ 225000 - 275000
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JOIN US ON OUR MISSION TO BECOME THE #1 RETAIL TRADING PLATFORM IN THE WORLD
Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industryleading trading platform and futures broker were on a mission to empower traders to take control of their financial destiny. How do we do it We provide cuttingedge products and services that enhance the trading journey. Whether a seasoned pro or just starting out NinjaTrader equips traders with awardwinning software and brokerage services to navigate the worlds leading financial markets with confidence.
Our growth story is nothing short of exhilarating. Over the last 20 years NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading triumph. In the last five years alone our user base has grown by 400 to over 1.9 million users and we have become the number one rated futures brokerage worldwide.
But were not stopping there. Were constantly evolving pushing boundaries and modernizing the futures industry. Our commitment to innovation means users will always have access to dynamic tools realtime support and a community of likeminded traders.
So why work at NinjaTrader Here youre not just part of a team; youre part of a movement. We empower employees to reach new heights in their careers by providing a dynamic culture focused on social connection professional development and employee recognition initiatives. Sounds too good to be trueTake it from our employees.
Join us as we redefine whats possible in trading advocate for our customers and continue our journey toward becoming the worlds top retailfocused trading platform in the world.
Product and Design at NinjaTrader
At NinjaTrader we believe that great design is at the heart of transforming complex workflows into intuitive delightful experiences. If youre passionate about solving complexity through design and shaping the future of fintech lets create something extraordinary together. As the Product Design leader at NinjaTrader you can expect:
- Impactful work: Shape the future of trading experiences for a diverse audience of new and experienced traders
- Innovative culture: Work with a team of forwardthinkers in a company that values design and creativity
- Growth opportunities: Lead a design organization that is central to NinjaTraders growth and success
- Cuttingedge products: Help evolve a platform and ecosystem used by millions of traders
If youre a design leader ready to make an impact in a dynamic highgrowth environment wed love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and portfolio detailing your relevant experience and vision for design at NinjaTrader.
What youll do:
As the Vice President of Product Design you will play a pivotal role in defining the future of our trading platform and services. You will lead a talented multidisciplinary design organization that spans Product Design UX Research and UX Writing. Your focus will be on crafting user experiences that are as powerful as they are intuitive helping traders navigate complex workflows with ease.
This is an opportunity to shape the user experience in a highstakes domain collaborating closely with Product Engineering and Executive Leadership to drive business outcomes while delighting users.
In this role you will:
Visionary leadership
- Set a forwardthinking design vision that aligns with NinjaTraders mission to empower traders to take control of their financial destiny
- Advocate for design excellence at all levels of the organization balancing creative innovation with discipline
Team building & culture
- Recruit mentor and retain toptier talent across Product Design UX Research and UX Writing
- Foster a culture of curiosity collaboration and continuous learning within the design team
- Create opportunities for growth and development ensuring team members thrive professionally
Strategic collaboration
- Partner with Executive Leadership to inform business strategy and product roadmaps through design insights
- Collaborate crossfunctionally with Product Engineering and Marketing to deliver cohesive usercentered experiences
- Represent the voice of the user in key decisionmaking forums leveraging data and research to inform strategies
Operational excellence
- Establish scalable processes tools and design systems that enable the team to deliver consistent highquality work
- Lead the integration of design thinking into product development cycles and crossfunctional collaboration
- Ensure that designs are accessible inclusive and meet the needs of a diverse audience
Usercentric
- Stay close to customers by participating in user research and directly engaging with traders to understand their pain points and opportunities
- Solve complex interaction problems with elegant scalable design solutions that anticipate user needs
- Oversee the evolution of NinjaTraders visual identity and design systems to reflect its position as an industry leader
What youll need:
- 7 years in design leadership roles with a track record of managing multidisciplinary teams
- Proven ability to lead design in complex highly regulated datadriven industries preferably in fintech trading or similar domains
- Deep expertise in solving complex interaction problems and creating intuitive workflows for multiple personas
- A visionary thinker who balances creativity with pragmatism delivering innovative solutions that align with business goals
- Strong communication skills with the ability to inspire teams and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Experience building and scaling design systems and processes in highgrowth environments
- Strong analytical skills and a datainformed approach to design decisions
- Familiarity with the trading or fintech industry with a genuine interest in futures markets and trading workflows
- Collaborative curious and adaptable with a userfirst mindset
- Excitement for working in a fastpaced highimpact environment
- Desire to drive change and transformationfrom startup to scaleup
Bonus points for:
- Passion for fostering an inclusive usercentered design culture
Compensation:
The annual salary for this role is $USD. In addition this position will also receive an annual target bonus of up to 20. Bonus pay at NinjaTrader is based on individual performance 50 as well as company/team performance 50.
Salary and bonus earnings are only two components of the total compensation package offered by NinjaTrader.NinjaTrader offers a 401K plan through ADP under which the company will match up to 3.5 of employee contributions. Annual PTO allowance beginsat20 days per year.Additional details on our total compensation package and benefits are listed below in the Core Benefits section of this posting.
Our Core Benefits Include:
- Hybrid Schedule with Extra Remote Flexibility Totaling over 55 remote time
- Generous PTO
- 7 Paid Holidays Annually 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
- 1 Service Day Annually
- 401k with 3.5 Company Match
- Health Vision Dental Coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100 by NinjaTrader
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Transit and Parking
- Gym Membership
Location: This role is based in Chicago IL. There may be remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in the following states:California ColoradoFloridaIllinoisIndiana MinnesotaNew YorkNorth Carolina Ohio Oregon South Carolina Texas UtahVirginiaWashington WisconsinNew JerseyPennsylvania.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full Time
