Kasasa

Job Title: Senior UX/UI Designer

Department: Product

Location: Austin, TX

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Are you looking to join a team where “corporate values” aren’t just words on the website but instead are the genuine beliefs of the team? Where the people are smart, hardworking, fun, and loving? A place where the talk is walked?

That’s Kasasa! There are 4 values that define our company culture – Interdependence, Empowered Ownership, Badassitude, and Love – Together these values form THE PATCH. Elevate is the wrapper around the whole Patch reminding us to seek the “highest form” of our values.

If you feel that our company values align with your own, please apply! If you don’t, we encourage you to find a company whose values do!

Our values are a living commitment to one another. It defines everything we do, including how we build products, serve our clients, plan for the future, and work together. It is our uncompromising promise to one another, our communities, and our clients.

Interdependence - Only team wins count. I take responsibility for my team’s success. My Team is Kasasa. I hold my shield for all of us.

Empowered Ownership - I know my goals. If they’re to be, it’s up to me.

Badassitude - I am passionate about what I do because I understand why it matters. I will courageously face challenges, seeing each one as a stepping stone toward growth.

Love - We boldly bring love to the workplace and the world.

ELEVATE - I CREATE THE HIGHER POSSIBILITY.

ONLY THE BADASS NEED APPLY!

We’re looking for much more than qualified applicants! We’re looking for people who “relentlessly give a sh!t” (Or “RGAS” for short; this is a component of our Badassitude value)! We want individuals who will courageously face challenges. We don’t settle for good enough. At Kasasa, we have the determination, grit, and hustle to create excellence.

Kasasa’s mission is to inspire and elevate community financial institutions to be the source for love and financial wellbeing in their communities. Kasasa employees (Spartans) are passionately dedicated to this mission and lead the way – sharing our “love” with the world – through our words and actions – via community service and outreach. Expect to get involved and make an impact if you expect to be a Spartan.

As Spartans once did, we stand together and inspire others to join us in our mission. Stronger together and united by core values, we are more than a team. We are a Phalanx!

The purpose of this position description is to serve as a general summary and overview of the major duties and responsibilities of the job. It is not intended to represent the entirety of the job, nor is it intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the position may be required or requested to perform for Kasasa other work duties not specifically listed herein. Management reserves the right to modify, defer, or rescind this position description at any time, with or without prior notice.

Role Overview 

As a Senior UI/UX Designer, you will take the driver's seat in creating the user interface and experience for our new financial products. Your expertise will be the cornerstone in collaborating with product and technology groups, driving consumer engagement and product adoption to new heights. You will architect and own the entire consumer journey for our products. This includes all outbound messaging through all channels and all user interface design. 

Responsibilities 

1. Infuse the Patch Values into your work ethic, every day and every interaction. 
2. Design and develop UI/UX solutions that captivate and engage. 
3. Drive the creation of user-centric design concepts and interactions that elevate the overall product experience. 
4. Drive the creation of user-centric design concepts and interactions that elevate the overall product experience. 
5. Partner with product and tech teams to weave the fabric of an extraordinary user experience. 
6. Lead the charge from concept to launch, transforming complex systems into intuitive interfaces. 
7. Craft user-centered designs by understanding business requirements, and user feedback. 
8. Create the customer journey experience, including outbound messaging to drive product adoption and engagement. 
9. Create designs that are as strategically sound as they are visually compelling. 
10. Develop code and technical prototypes to validate design decisions, showcase novel ideas, and drive discussions within the team, with an intent to create a fast path for new products to GA. 
11. Work directly with the C-Suite to understand desired outcomes and to facilitate new UX concepts. 
12. Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to enhance product functionality and user experience. 
13. Collaborate with development and product teams to ensure that the final product aligns with the intended user experience and design specifications. 
14. Conduct research to evaluate new tools, frameworks, and methodologies that could positively impact product architecture and design. 
15. Obsessed with bringing ideas to life – a drive to push ideas into execution to drive revenue. 
16. Excels in a collaborative environment with ambiguous direction. 
17. A portfolio that demonstrates a blend of exceptional design aesthetics and technical skill. 
18. Strong technical foundation with an artist's touch. 
19. Eagerness to tackle challenges head-on and forge paths where none existed. 
20. Not afraid to take initiative and try new things. 

Qualifications 

1. 5+ years of relevant experience in UI/UX design with demonstrable positive outcomes in engagement and adoption 
2. Best in class communication skills – written, verbal, non-verbal, and presentation. 
3. Excellent project management skills and ability to finish projects and tasks in a timely manner. 
4. Tireless work ethic and ability to create complex solutions for high-level initiatives. 
5. Must be legally allowed to work in the U.S. 
6. You will be asked to participate in culture-related meetings, activities, and events. We firmly believe that building culture and teamwork in a remote company requires extra intentionality, and thus your participation and engagement aren’t just encouraged - it is required and part of your responsibility. If you do not want to participate in these, please do not apply. 
7. Previous experience in the financial or banking software arena is a feather in your cap. 
8. Must be legally allowed to work in the U.S. 
9. While we are a remote-first workforce, you may be asked to attend critical meetings or events in person. Travel expenses to and from our headquarters will be paid.
10. You will be asked to participate in culture related meetings, activities, and events. We firmly believe that building culture and teamwork in a remote company requires extra intentionality, and thus your participation and engagement isn’t just encouraged - it is required and part of your responsibility. If you do not want to participate in these, please do not apply. 

Physical Requirements 

1. Sitting for extended periods of time; approximately 5-6 hours per day 
2. Simultaneous use of hand, wrist and fingers 
3. Daily operation of standard office equipment 
4. Frequent use of oral communication to perform work 
5. Lifts and moves up to 20 pounds occasionally

Our benefits include:

• Open Paid Time Off AND 14 paid holidays 
• Gym Membership Reimbursement 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Love Fund – established as a way for Spartans to give back to their co-workers in need 
• PPO/HSA options for Medical, Dental, and Vision with a substantial contribution from Kasasa. 
• Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program – all provided in-full by Kasasa 
• 401k plan with matching contributions 
• Pay to Tat (Patch tattoos only) 
• Peer-to-Peer Appreciation Program – Worktango 
• Noon:30 – every other Friday at 12:30, spend the rest of your day investing in your own development. On the other Fridays, spend the afternoon as you please! 

Are you ready to join an amazing group of people who genuinely love their jobs in an environment that inspires greatness? 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, transgender status, marital status, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, results of genetic testing, genetic information, past, present or prospective service in the military, or any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state, or local law.