UX/UI Designer at Thrivent

The UX/UI Designer will be an experienced and highly skilled member of Thrivent Asset Management’s Digital Experience team, taking a leading role in the discovery, design, and delivery of digital products.

In this position, you will guide the functional and visual direction of the company’s web and mobile experiences while actively participating in feedback, testing, and continuous improvement throughout the design lifecycle.

You will be responsible for transforming initial concepts into engaging digital experiences, starting with a blank canvas and developing intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that balance functionality, aesthetics, and business objectives.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Create exceptional, user-focused designs informed by research, business requirements, analytics, and user feedback within an agile working environment.
• Participate in brainstorming, whiteboarding, design-thinking workshops, and story-mapping activities.
• Design user experiences, interaction flows, and responsive interfaces for web and mobile platforms.
• Develop sketches, visual concepts, navigation structures, storyboards, wireframes, and interactive prototypes to communicate design solutions.
• Independently manage design projects or take on leadership responsibilities within larger initiatives.
• Guide colleagues and contribute to improving the organization’s overall design processes and standards.
• Take ownership of design activities and lead the creative direction of assigned projects.
• Conduct and oversee user testing to evaluate the usability and effectiveness of existing and newly developed products.
• Build interactive prototypes, ranging from low-fidelity concepts to high-fidelity designs, and refine them using insights from users and stakeholders.
• Apply strong visual design expertise and attention to detail to produce polished, brand-consistent, development-ready interfaces for web and mobile, following accessibility standards.
• Maintain, improve, and expand the organization’s design system, component library, and reusable design patterns.
• Collaborate with developers and cross-functional teams to evaluate, improve, and implement new and existing features, page templates, and approved designs.
• Actively exchange constructive feedback, promote design quality, explore new tools and workflows, and remain informed about emerging UX/UI trends and accessibility standards.
• Present design concepts confidently, clearly explaining creative decisions, design processes, ideas, and overall vision.

Required Qualifications

• A professional portfolio showcasing previous design projects, creative problem-solving abilities, and original design solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Digital Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related discipline.
• At least five years of professional experience in interaction design, UI design, or a comparable position.
• Advanced proficiency in UX/UI design tools and software, including Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong visual design capabilities, including typography, animation, iconography, color theory, and composition.
• Practical experience working with atomic design systems and pattern libraries.
• Experience designing digital products and interfaces for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
• Familiarity with modern design and development methodologies is an added advantage.
• Excellent user experience and interaction design skills, with the ability to communicate ideas clearly through visual specifications.
• Understanding of digital accessibility standards and inclusive design principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to interpret complex concepts and quickly translate them into detailed user flows, visual mockups, and interactive prototypes that explore multiple design possibilities.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work independently, manage uncertainty, and handle multiple assignments in an agile environment.
• Demonstrated visual design expertise through professional mockups, design presentations, and style guides.
• Additional creative capabilities in related areas, such as motion design and advanced prototyping.
• Strong understanding of typography, color combinations, spacing, and layout principles.
• Experience with motion graphics and video editing.
• Ability to create sophisticated prototypes featuring animations, transitions, and micro-interactions for digital products.
• Experience conducting competitor research, design analysis, and usability testing.

Salary and Pay Transparency

Thrivent recognizes that sustainable business growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining talented professionals who share its commitment to helping others thrive.

The organization offers competitive compensation packages designed to recognize employees’ contributions and attract top talent.

The annual salary range for this full-time position is $89,691 – $121,346, depending on geographic location.

The final compensation offer will be determined by several considerations, including the candidate’s location, relevant professional experience, qualifications, skills, business requirements, and prevailing market conditions.

Employee Benefits

Thrivent is committed to helping people make informed financial decisions and live balanced, meaningful, and generous lives.

This commitment is also reflected in its employee benefits and compensation programs.

Depending on eligibility and applicable company policies, employees may receive benefits such as:

• Performance-based bonuses and annual or long-term incentive programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) retirement savings plans and pension benefits.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Disability and supplemental protection insurance.
• 20 days of paid time off annually.
• Sick and Safe Time.
• 10 paid company holidays.
• Volunteer Time Off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Additional employee wellness programs and benefits.

All benefits are subject to the terms, eligibility requirements, and conditions outlined in the applicable company plans and policies, which Thrivent reserves the right to modify at its discretion.