Director of User Experience (UX)

About iBusiness Funding

iBusiness Funding is a software and lender service provider specializing in small business lending. Our technology, team, and process enable us to support loans from $10,000 to $25 million for our lending partners. Our technology solutions have been proven to quickly scale our clients’ portfolios without the need for additional overhead. Our flagship product, LenderAI, features end-to-end lending functionality from sales all the way through servicing

To date, we’ve processed over $11 billion in small business loans and handle more than 1,000 business loan applications daily. Our team is driven by our core values of innovation, integrity, enjoyment, and family.

Join us and be part of a team that’s transforming the finance industry and empowering businesses to thrive!

Position Description

As the Director of UX, you will lead the charge in designing, managing, and enhancing the user experience across our platform. You will blend hands-on design work with leadership, guiding a talented team of designers while collaborating closely with product managers and engineers in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Strategic Leadership: Define and drive the UX vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with product and business goals.
• Hands-On Design: Actively contribute to design work, from ideation to execution, utilizing tools like Figma or similar platforms.
• Team Management: Mentor, guide, and provide actionable feedback to a team of UX/UI designers to ensure high-quality output and professional growth.
• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with Product Managers, Engineers, and other stakeholders to align UX initiatives with product development cycles.
• Process Development: Establish and optimize design processes and workflows that enhance efficiency and collaboration in an agile environment.
• User Research: Lead user research initiatives to gather insights, validate designs, and inform product decisions.
• Design Quality: Ensure consistent delivery of visually compelling, user-centered designs that drive engagement and satisfaction.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience: 8+ years in UX/UI design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in Figma or similar design tools.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing experience with SaaS platforms.
  • Expertise in agile methodologies and fast-paced product development environments.
• Leadership: Proven track record of leading and mentoring design teams, fostering creativity, and delivering results.
• Collaboration: Adept at working closely with Product and Engineering teams to translate business goals into user-focused solutions.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $180,000 - $230,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. iBusiness Funding provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match, and paid time off. 

Conclusion

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.