Product Designer III

Northwestern Mutual

. Own product design work from problem framing and exploration through validation, delivery, and iteration .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $113,040 - $169,560 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong product thinking and interaction design skills, effectively balancing user needs with business goals and technical constraints. Proficient in Figma and contemporary design tools, with a focus on user-centered design methods and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product Design OwnershipUser-Centered Design MethodsFigma ProficiencyCross-Functional CollaborationInteraction and Visual Design Skills

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Hard Skills

Product DesignUser-Centered DesignInteraction DesignVisual DesignPrototypingInformation ArchitectureDesign SystemsAccessibility StandardsQualitative InsightsQuantitative Insights

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCuriosityCollaborationProblem FramingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

FigmaPrototyping ToolsAI-Assisted Design

Industry Keywords

Digital Product ExperiencesComplex WorkflowsFinancial ServicesCRMRegulated Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own product design work from problem framing and exploration through validation, delivery, and iteration
Translate complex user, business, and technical needs into clear workflows, information architecture, interactions, and product experiences
Connect design decisions to broader user and business goals and make thoughtful tradeoffs between near-term needs and longer-term opportunities
Use Figma and prototyping tools to explore ideas, communicate intent, and create high-quality product experiences
Use qualitative and quantitative insights to understand user needs and inform design decisions
Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Research, and business partners to frame problems, evaluate options, and build alignment
Proactively seek context, identify gaps and opportunities, and move work forward in ambiguous environments
Apply design systems, accessibility standards, and UX best practices while contributing thoughtful new ideas
Explore emerging tools and approaches, including AI-assisted design and prototyping, that can improve how products are designed and delivered
Contribute to design critique, shared practices, and the overall quality of the team’s work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience delivering complex digital product experiences in partnership with Product and Engineering
Strong product thinking and ability to balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints
Strong interaction and visual design skills, particularly for complex workflows and information
Experience applying user-centered design methods and research insights throughout the design process
Ability to take ownership of work and make progress without highly prescriptive direction
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration and alignment skills
Strong proficiency with Figma and contemporary design and prototyping tools
Curiosity and willingness to experiment with new tools and ways of working
Portfolio demonstrating product thinking, design craft, process, and outcomes
Helpful, but not required: experience with enterprise, financial-services, CRM, workflow, or other complex products
Helpful, but not required: experience working in regulated or operationally complex environments
Helpful, but not required: familiarity with front-end technologies or functional prototyping
Helpful, but not required: experience with AI-assisted design, prototyping, or development workflows