Creative Director Nasdaq.com

Researches, ideates, designs, tests, validates and measures solutions to meet client needs and business goals through new and existing applications, using established best practices for software design and user experience.

Collaborates with product personnel, business stakeholders, technology representatives and various functions to define product strategy, goals and objectives, and to create/refine application requirements to achieve the product plan.

Creates navigation structures and information designs, and constructs prototypes, storyboards and mockups to effectively communicate designs to product management and development.

Works closely with technology representatives as products are being developed to ensure accuracy and quality.

Nasdaq Position Overview: 

Nasdaq is looking for an experienced Digital Design and UX Creative Director to join our dynamic, global digital marketing and client experience team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the user experience and design direction of Nasdaq.com.

At Nasdaq, we recognize the power of digital experiences, and we are looking for someone to take our strategy to the next level. In this role, you will help shape Nasdaq’s digital brand by creating experiences to support our audiences across all of Nasdaq’s marketing sites. 

Your team will be responsible for leading the design of major components of the user experience that scale across multiple products, platforms, and end-to-end scenarios for a variety of customers. The success of the Nasdaq.com UX team will be driven by your ability to manage complex tasks, large teams, and communicate clearly to many stakeholders.

We are looking for a creative problem-solver who can optimize the overall user experience based on metrics, customer feedback and business objectives. This includes maturing our user research and client listening practices. You will continually look for ways to modernize and enhance interaction and visual design, as well as UI architecture. You will need to create deep productive relationships with our technology and business unit partners to optimize our brand alignment, design systems, site performance and customer user journeys.

You will be responsible for championing user experience across the organization, providing meaningful insights on ways to delight our customers and drive revenue.

You will need the following skills and experience: 

• Expert knowledge of UX including, sketching, wireframing, and managing concepts from iteration through development.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with a passion for constant improvement
• Apply design methodologies to design strategies that map across our users’ journeys
• Mature leadership and mentoring skills across a diverse and global design team
• of UX leads, product managers, and developers.
• Collaborate with other designers, creative teams, product teams, content strategists, web producers and developers
• Oversee development of UI/UX enhancements to ensure business requirements are met.
• A proven track record of applying modern user research methodologies to understand clients’ needs.
• A history of successfully creating, implementing, and maintaining modern design systems.
• Promote usability and design excellence across teams.
• 10+ years of experience in UX and digital design
• Leverage and contribute to our product experience framework.

• Proficiency with modern design tools and workflows.
• Deep experience with Figma libraries, components, and prototyping.
• A thorough knowledge of user research and client engagement tools such as Qualtrics, Pendo, Hot Jar, Adobe Target, etc.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to present to senior leaders and foster collaboration and consensus building.
• Ambitious self-starter with demonstrated ability and willingness to roll up sleeves and execute to get the job done.
• Knowledge of the media/publishing industry, financial data and global websites.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

What We Offer

We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success.

In addition to base salary, Nasdaq offers significant other compensation (annual bonus/commissions and equity), benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

Nasdaq’s programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

• Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
• Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
• Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
• Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
• Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page.