Senior UI Designer, Commercial Bank

Location : 1 N Wacker Drive – Chicago, Illinois 60606

About the Role

As a Senior UI Designer, Commercial, you will be a key contributor within the Client Experience Design group of the Experience & Design team, responsible for crafting visually compelling and intuitive interfaces for KeyBank’s commercial and enterprise banking solutions. You will translate complex financial workflows into elegant, user-friendly designs that meet the sophisticated needs of our commercial banking clients while maintaining consistency with KeyBank’s design system and brand standards. You will create high-fidelity designs and interactive prototypes that bring our digital banking experiences to life, ensuring every pixel contributes to a seamless, professional, and trustworthy user experience that reflects our commitment to excellence in commercial banking. This role requires a talented visual designer who can balance aesthetic excellence with functional requirements, collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, and deliver polished designs that meet the rigorous standards of enterprise financial services.

Key Responsibilities

Visual Design Excellence

Design and deliver high‑fidelity UI designs for commercial banking products including dashboards, transaction workflows, and data visualization interfaces.

Create pixel‑perfect visual designs that align with KeyBank’s Design System while pushing creative boundaries appropriately for enterprise contexts.

Develop interactive prototypes using Figma to communicate design intent and interaction patterns to stakeholders and development teams.

Ensure visual consistency across all commercial banking touchpoints, maintaining brand integrity while optimizing for usability.

Design System & Component Development

Contribute to the evolution and maintenance of KeyBank’s Design System, creating reusable components specific to commercial banking needs.

Document design patterns, interaction states, and usage guidelines to ensure consistent implementation across products.

Collaborate with Principal UI Designers to establish and maintain design tokens, component libraries, and platform‑specific adaptations.

Champion accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA) and inclusive design practices in all visual design work.

Collaboration & Execution

Partner closely with UX strategists to translate wireframes and user flows into compelling visual designs.

Work directly with front‑end developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs, providing assets, specifications, and guidance.

Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, design reviews, and retrospectives.

Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, incorporating feedback while maintaining design integrity.

Campaign & Multi‑Channel Execution

Lead the visual design of multi‑channel campaign activities supporting critical commercial banking initiatives.

Create cohesive design experiences across digital platforms including web, mobile, email, and marketing communications.

Develop responsive designs that maintain visual excellence across all screen sizes and devices.

Optimize designs based on performance metrics and user feedback, iterating quickly to improve effectiveness.

Qualifications

3 years of experience in UI / visual design with a focus on digital products, preferably in financial services or enterprise software.

Expert proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.

Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual design skills, design system thinking, and complex interface solutions.

Deep understanding of typography, color theory, layout principles, and visual hierarchy.

Experience creating responsive designs for web and mobile platforms.

Proficiency in creating interactive prototypes and micro‑interactions.

Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and front‑end development principles to facilitate developer collaboration.

Experience working in Agile environments with cross‑functional teams.

Bachelor’s degree in Visual Design, Graphic Design, HCI, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in financial services, particularly commercial or enterprise banking.

Familiarity with designing complex data visualizations and financial dashboards.

Experience with motion design and creating animated prototypes.

Knowledge of design tokens and systematic design approaches.

Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA) and inclusive design practices.

This position is NOT eligible for employment visa sponsorship for non‑U.S. citizens.

Compensation and Benefits

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $79,000.00 – $146,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance. This position is also eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $100,000 to $112,000 annually depending on job‑related factors such as level of experience. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for short‑term incentive compensation and deferred incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance. Please click for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

Job Posting Expiration Date : 11 / 28 / 2025

KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.

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