ABOUT US 

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com 

Alter Domus Group is currently seeking a UX Designer – Senior Officer to join our Technology Team in our Vilnius office.

WHAT YOU’LL DO AT ALTER DOMUS:

The UX Designer owns the full scope of the UX design process, from conducting research with key stakeholders and users, to defining personas and understanding their needs, to transforming those needs into beautiful, organized, and usable interfaces. This role plays a pivotal part in bringing the design requirements to life while following the best practices in usability and accessibility.

To create the best solutions, the UX Designer must create designs that address the needs of the user as well as the Business and work closely with professionals from a variety of disciplines, such as developers, business analysts, and marketing professionals.

· Support with UX development paths for new and existing functionality across products

· Create innovative user interfaces, paying close attention to information architecture and interaction design.

· Transform ideas, business opportunities, research and creative vision into tangible experiences that provide clear, usable, useful and desirable outcomes for users.

· Design innovative approaches to communicate information that facilitates understanding of sophisticated financial concepts.

· Fully consume and become an expert on the design system by partnering with the team and providing influence on future needs.

· Skilled in creating wireframes, site maps, user journeys; detailing work including annotations, prototypes, functional specifications.

· Collaborate with key project team members, including product managers and developers to deliver end-to-end solutions.

YOUR EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor or Master’s degree in UX Design or Human-Computer Interaction

· OR Bachelor's degree in a design field (graphic design, architecture, etc), a UX design certification and demonstrable professional experience in UX Design

· 3+ years of professional experience in digital design as a practicing designer in either product-related or agency environments. Demonstrable focus on designing for the human experience.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

Technical Skills:

· Proficiency with various prototyping tools (expertise required in some but not all): Figma, Adobe XD, InVision, Axure, or Sketch

· Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects)

· Experience with Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Prototyping, Customer Validation, Lean and Agile methodologies

· Capability to both adhere to and refine/improve existing design systems

· Ability to apply UX methodologies and tools at all stages of design process, from definition of requirements, through low/mid fidelity wireframing, to pixel-perfect interactive mockups

· Knowledge of the user research and usability testing processes, and the ability to use their insights to inform the design

· Familiarity with the basics of web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and their limitations

· Ability to support development teams in implementation of design, while championing developer adherence to design intent

Soft Skills:

· Ability to think at a variety of scales, from a holistic platfrom suite perspective to a pixel scale

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Eagerness and ability to learn and constantly improve your skills and knowledge of the intricacies of designing for the financial services industry and its users

· Strong critical thinking ability — able to connect the dots / big picture.

· Strong work ethic and time management skills with dedication to meeting or exceeding expectations despite contending priorities.

· Ownership of the design process and ability make and execute design decisions in a small design team

· Proficiency in English

WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include: 

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Salary: We offer a salary ranging from 3100 EUR to 4500 EUR gross depending on your skills and experience. Even if you do not fit in this salary range, we encourage you to apply and will review all applications based on the skills and experience brought to the role.