Product Designer III
 Northwestern Mutual | |
$113,040.00-$169,560.00
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 United States, New York, New York | |
 Sep 23, 2026 | |
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Summary: The Product Designer III delivers thoughtful, user-centered product experiences through an iterative, evidence-based design process. This role works on complex product problems from early exploration through delivery, translating user, business, and technical needs into clear, intuitive experiences. We're looking for a strategically minded, hands-on designer who is comfortable working through ambiguity, takes initiative, and partners effectively with Product, Engineering, Research, and other cross-functional partners. What You'll Do:
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Skills You Have: Product Design (NM): Applies an end-to-end design process to create effective product experiences, including concept development, prototyping, testing, and system design. Identifies and addresses risks to ensure solutions meet user needs and business goals. Strategic Thinking (NM): Uses critical thinking and an understanding of business needs to plan, prioritize, and deliver high-impact design initiatives. Cross-Functional Partnering & Planning (NM): Collaborates with partners across product, engineering, research, and other business areas to coordinate work, solve problems, and achieve shared goals. Analytical Thinking (NM): Organizes and evaluates information to identify key issues, consider different perspectives, and make informed design decisions. Learning Agility & Critical Thinking (NM): Continuously builds knowledge of relevant design methods, tools, and trends. Uses feedback, lessons learned, and critical thinking to adapt approaches and improve outcomes. Customer Centricity (NM): Applies a customer-first mindset when designing and improving products, services, and experiences while supporting business priorities and outcomes. User-Centered Design Process (NM): Designs products, services, and experiences around the needs, preferences, and behaviors of the end user. Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $113,040.00Pay Range - End: $169,560.00Geographic Specific Pay Structure: Structure 110: $108,160.00 USD - $162,240.00 USDStructure 115: $113,040.00 USD - $169,560.00 USDWe believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you're living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives. SkillsUser Analysis (NM), Cross Functional Partnering & Planning (NM), End-User Advocacy (NM), Usability Heuristics (NM), User-Centered Design Process (NM), Customer Centricity (NM), Coaching & Mentoring (NM), User Interface Design (NM), Continuous Improvement (NM), Analytical Thinking (NM), Inclusive Design (NM), Information Architecture (NM), Strategic Thinking (NM), Attention to Detail (NM), Adaptive Communication (NM), Product Design (NM), Creating Mockups (NM), Governance (NM), Teamwork (NM) FIND YOUR FUTUREWe're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.
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