Head of Design, Solutions Architecture, Vice President

This job is with State Street, an inclusive employer and a member of my Gwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Who we are looking for
We're building a new, subscription-based data product line within the bank-designed to help clients explore, query, and act on complex financial datasets with speed and confidence. This role is for a hands-on product design leader who thrives at the intersection of data visualization, AI-enabled experiences, and scalable design systems.
You'll lead design for a zero-to-one product portfolio while remaining deeply embedded in the work: shaping interaction models, designing critical flows, and partnering closely with the Business, Engineering, and your Design Team colleagues. You'll be designing alongside your team and setting a high bar through craft and execution.
This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where work occurs both in the office and from home.
What you will be responsible for
Lead hands-on design for a new data subscription platform, from early concept through launch and iteration
Design rich data visualizations that make complex financial and market data intuitive, trustworthy, and actionable
Shape AI-enabled querying experiences, including natural language input, guided prompts, explainability, and feedback loops
Define interaction patterns for custom, dynamic dashboards that adapt to user roles, preferences, and behaviors
Partner closely with business to frame problems, define MVPs, and balance user value with business goals
Collaborate with Engineering and Data Science to ensure designs are technically feasible and data-accurate
Mentor and guide designers, providing clear direction, critique, and support while staying actively involved in execution
Advocate for user-centered design within a regulated, risk-aware banking environment
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
Deep understanding of interaction design for data exploration, not just static reporting
Experience designing for enterprise, fintech, or regulated environments
Comfort translating ambiguous problem spaces into clear product direction
Ability to move fluidly between strategy and pixels-setting vision and designing key workflows
Strong communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional partners
Familiarity with modern design tools and prototyping methods (e.g., Figma, prototyping libraries, experimentation)
Education &

Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of experience in product design, with experience leading complex, data-rich products
Degree in Design (Interaction, Graphic, Product), HCI, or related field a plus
Experience working within a large, regulated enterprise
Experience designing complex financial or data applications a big plus
Additional optional requirements
Solid understanding of emerging LLM and GenAI prompting best practices and how they can accelerate and elevate design practices
Motion design experience a plus
Please provide a link to your design portfolio (or attach a PDF) with any necessary passwords.
Are you the right candidate? Yes!
We genuinely believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfill all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data-driven decisions, and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.
Why this role is essential to us
Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and the key enabler of our business's delivery of data and insights to our clients. We're driving the company's digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence, and robotic process automation.
We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We're looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions to help us become a next-generation, end-to-end financial services company.
Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems, and make your mark on our industry.
About State Street   Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you'll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
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