• Support the technical development and configuration of gamified engagement materials (e.g., scoring logic, progression rules, badge structures, interactive dashboards, or digital learning components) in collaboration with learning and technology partners. • Apply human-centered design methods to understand user needs, behaviors, and friction points across functions. • Synthesize qualitative and quantitative insights into clear problem statements and opportunity areas. • Co-design gamification concepts and engagement experiments that drive measurable behavior change and portfolio performance outcomes. • Develop and iterate low-fidelity prototypes (wireframes, journey maps, interactive flows) to test and refine user experience improvements. • Contribute to agile sprint cycles by defining hypotheses, success metrics, and feedback loops for gamified engagement initiatives. • Facilitate or support user interviews, usability tests, and feedback sessions to validate design assumptions. • Analyze engagement analytics and behavioral data to inform iterative design decisions. • Conduct competitive cross-industry benchmarking on behavioral design, gamification mechanics, and digital engagement strategies. • Develop visual storytelling artifacts (experience maps, insight summaries, sprint recaps) to communicate findings to stakeholders. • Support backlog documentation, experiment tracking, and retrospective insights within agile workflows.

• Map and visualize user journeys across all phases and channels • Translate consumer journey maps into full fidelity wireframes for front end development • Facilitate alignment between global UX strategy and regional execution priorities • Collaborate with developers, design teams, photographers, and copywriters • Influence global and regional digital product roadmaps • Partner with Global Brand Marketing teams to translate creative for digital engagement • Maintain and evolve Brand Design System in Figma • Propose and design A/B tests with UX Research • Stay updated on UX and digital design trends • Provide quality assurance on all creative deliverables • Deliver clean, annotative designs and prototypes for developer handoff • Support Deckers digital growth strategy through special projects

Job Description Amazing Career Moments Happen Here Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That's why at Applied, we're building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers - all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the Insurtech game, we're not just redefining what's achievable, we're creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible. Position Overview We're searching for a Sr. UX Designer to join our Applied Epic team in a remote or hybrid setting. Our Applied Epic team focuses on our core AMS offering, Applied Epic , a browser native all in one solution that helps insurance agencies manage everything from prospecting, s ales and quoting, to accounting, reporting and analytics . The Sr. UX Designer will handle projects across multiple workstreams and ultimately be accountable for the delivery, quality, and success of the product's user experience throughout the entire product lifecycle. Strategically collaborate with the Product Management team to create solutions to challenging problems through generative user research, ideation, and designs & prototypes to provide users with an efficient experience that simplifies user interfaces and complex employee benefits insurance workflows. To keep us headed in the right direction, we're looking for people who understand winning is a team sport, who value and seek to learn from our team's diverse experiences and backgrounds, who welcome a challenge and take risks in the pursuit of creating better outcomes for our customers, and who can, at any given time, step back to laugh and have some fun. What You'll Do - Develop a strong understanding of our users' experience through our suite of products, and explore the needs and motivations of our target users - Strategize with stakeholders across multiple functions to identify and understand the impact of potential problem spaces - Collaboratively lead discovery with Product Management partners via mixed-methods research to acquire attitudinal and behavioral user data, synthesize and analyze results with related research efforts to deliver meaningful insights - Explore solutions in conjunction with stakeholders, creating one or more of the following artifacts: user flows, experience maps, journey maps, wireframes, and prototypes - Own workstreams from strategic planning through design hand-off, post-release testing, and research We're Excited to Learn More About You Your experience may include: - 5+ years of experience in UX, preferably in commercial software and enterprise environments. - Excellent communication, facilitation, problem-solving, reasoning, and analytical skills - Excellent understanding of user experience research methodologies and design principles - Proficiency in creating prototypes using tools such as Figma, Balsamiq, Miro, etc. You may have other skills or credentials, including: - Insurance industry or Insurance technology experience - Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and techniques - e.g., AI, Machine Learning, etc. We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses as well as candidates without a degree or a background in tech to apply! When You Join Team Applied, You Can Expect: A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren't just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day. We flex our time together, collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them. A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage - Holiday and Vacation Time - Health & Wellness Days - A Bonus Day for Your Birthday Learn more about the people behind our products at https://www1.appliedsystems.com/en-us/about-us/jobs/ Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position ranges from $100,000 - $130,000 USD. To determine a new team member's starting pay, we consider a variety of factors, including someone's depth, breadth, and variety of experience, skills, and responsibilities. Depending on the role, team members may also be eligible to participate in additional compensation plans such as bonus and commission. Your Security Matters: Our candidates' personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers. AI Utilization We leverage AI tools to streamline parts of our recruitment workflow (such as resume parsing and interview scheduling). However, candidate screening, interviews, and final decisions are conducted by real humans. EEO Statement Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don't discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. #LI-Hybrid OR #LI-Remote #LI-US #LI-CA

Disclaimer: Please be advised that the most accurate and up-to-date information about our open roles—including job descriptions, compensation, and benefits—can only be guaranteed on our official job board. For the latest listings and details, please visit: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ninjatrader. JOIN US ON OUR MISSION TO BECOME THE #1 RETAIL TRADING PLATFORM IN THE WORLD Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, we're empowering traders to take control of their financial destiny. How do we do it? We provide cutting-edge products and services that enhance the trading journey. Whether a seasoned pro or just starting out, NinjaTrader equips traders with award-winning software and brokerage services to navigate the world's leading financial markets with confidence. Our growth story is nothing short of exhilarating. Since 2003, NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading triumph. Through those efforts, our user base has grown to over 2 million users and we have become the number one rated futures brokerage worldwide. But we're not stopping there. We're constantly evolving, pushing boundaries, and modernizing the futures industry. Our commitment to innovation means users will always have access to dynamic tools, real-time support, and a community of like-minded traders. So, why work at NinjaTrader? Here, you're not just part of a team; you're part of a movement. We empower employees to reach new heights in their careers by providing a dynamic culture focused on social connection, professional development, and employee recognition initiatives. Sounds too good to be true? Take it from our employees. Join us as we redefine what's possible in trading, advocate for our customers, and continue our journey toward becoming the world's top retail-focused trading platform in the world. What you'll do: Do you have a passion for storytelling and a knack for translating complex information into engaging and accessible content? We are seeking a Senior Content Designer who can help us shape the narrative of our trading products. We are looking for someone who thrives on understanding technical software products and finds excitement in the fast-paced world of financial markets, preferably futures trading. You will play a vital role in enhancing our user experience and customer understanding of our futures trading platform by developing clear, compelling content. Your work will empower our traders to fully engage with our cutting-edge tools and services. In this role you will: - Write user-centric content to help users easily navigate, understand, and make decisions to solve their problems - Closely collaborate with designers, UX researchers, product managers, and data partners to deeply understand user problems—then craft content that simplifies complex concepts into approachable and actionable experiences - Establish and streamline content creation, testing, review, feedback, and approval processes to align closely with the product development process - Develop UX writing guidelines specific to digital product experiences, prioritizing consistent voice and tone across user journeys and ensuring cohesion across offerings - Incorporate and implement content research to ensure resonance and understanding for our users, iterating and optimizing based on user feedback, performance metrics, and industry trends - Serve as an expert in user needs, goals, and behaviors - Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to team members and educate cross-functional partners on the role of UX writing and content strategy throughout the product development process - Contribute to a team, organization, and culture that is user-focused and data-driven, with a strong emphasis on research and client feedback What you'll need: - 5+ years of experience writing content for complex software products, preferably in fintech or a related industry - A robust portfolio demonstrating a range of styles across multichannel products, backed by research-informed decisions - Proven ability to distill complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand content - Deep understanding of UX principles and user-centered content strategies - Knowledge of AP writing style and how to apply it to product content - Adaptable, empathetic, and solution-oriented - Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to confidently work with and clearly communicate with leads, directors, and above - Self-starter with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage projects to meet deliverables within agreed timeframes Compensation: The salary range for this role will be $110,000.00 - $160,000.00 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 10%. Bonus pay is based on individual performance (50%) as well as company/team performance (50%). Salary and bonus earnings are only two components of the total compensation package offered. NinjaTrader offers a 401K plan through ADP under which the company will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions. Annual paid time off allowance accrues at a rate of 18 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays. Location: This role is based in Chicago, IL. *There may be remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, Wisconsin. Hybrid: For Chicago-based employees, we follow a hybrid work schedule: In-office Tuesday through Thursday, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. In addition to these weekly remote days, we offer: - 20 additional flex remote days annually - 5 Company Wide Office-Optional weeks tied to major holidays Our Core Benefits Include: - Generous PTO - 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually - 1 Service Day Annually - 401k with 3.5% Company Match - Paid Parental Bonding Leave - Health, Vision, Dental Coverage - Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.