[Urgent] Director of User Experience

Director of User Experience

Blue Spire is looking to add another experienced Director of User Experience (UX) to our enterprise UX team, Green Pixel Studios in Citizens Bank. They will play a critical role in leading the design and delivery of digital customer experiences across our banking platforms. This role partners with existing UX Directors managing a team and focusing on improving usability, accessibility, and customer satisfaction through thoughtful design and data-driven decision-making. The candidate will bring deep expertise in digital UX strategy, team leadership and coaching, and cross-functional collaboration within a regulated industry.

Primary responsibilities :

• Develop and execute UX strategies for web, mobile, and emerging digital channels.
• Align UX initiatives with business goals, customer needs, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage, coach, and mentor a variety of UX designers and Principals, researchers, and content strategists.
• Promote, expand and encourage a collaborative, inclusive, and feedback-driven design culture.
• Oversee the creation of user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs to promote quality and adherence to Citizens UX design process.
• Ensure consistency, quality, accessibility, and usability across digital touchpoints.
• Coach designers on how to translate UX research insights into actionable design improvements and product enhancements as part of a data-informed decision-making process.
• Work closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Compliance teams to create and deliver cohesive experiences.
• Facilitate and lead conversations and workshops with cross-functional teams to achieve alignment on UX approaches and recommendations.
• Maintain design systems and accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA).
• Ensure UX compliance with banking regulations and internal policies.

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