Senior UX Designer (Algorithmic Trading) at DRW in Chicago, IL

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk. Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets. We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus. We are seeking a Senior UX Designer to join our algorithmic trading team and lead the creation of our next generation of user interfaces. This role is for our Chicago office only. 5 days a week in office, with flexibility when needed. Responsibilities: Lead the design of the next evolution of our automated trading platform. Design UI architectures that clearly surface critical real-time information across markets and trading applications, intuitively alert traders to what matters most, enable rapid assessments of the state of our automated trading systems, and support precise, error-resistant control of applications. Work side by side with traders and developers to deliver a cohesive user experience across our trading applications, and ensure that our UIs are consistent, efficient, and prevent user errors. You will work directly with traders to understand workflows, mental models, constraints, and edge cases, translating those insights into effective interface designs. Own the full design process from discovery through production, including requirements gathering, user research, wireframes, high-fidelity UI designs, interactive prototypes, and ensuring accurate implementation. Collaborate closely with software engineers to ensure proposed designs  are technically feasible, performant, and accurately implemented to solve user problems. Review implemented interfaces to ensure usability, interaction details, and design intent are executed correctly. Establish and evolve a coherent design language across trading applications, including shared patterns, components, and interaction standards. Independently manage priorities and proactively identify UX opportunities in a high-ownership environment. Some of the key skills are: 8+ years of experience in UX design. Proficiency with Figma or other similar industry standard design tools. Experience conducting user research, usability testing and incorporating user feedback into design iterations. Proven ability to work independently and drive complex, ambiguous projects to completion with minimal oversight. Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic, results-focused approach. Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions and trade-offs, balancing user desirability, technical feasibility, and business impact. Experience with UX design for trading systems is strongly preferred but not required. Experience designing complex, data-dense, or real-time systems is highly valued and preferred. Proficiency in AI-assisted design workflows, such as Figma Make or equivalent, MCP-based tooling or integrations, and other AI-enabled systems to accelerate ideation, prototyping, and production-quality UX/UI design. The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $225,000 depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts. For more information about DRW's processing activities and our use of job applicants' data, please view our Privacy Notice at https://drw.com/privacy-notice. California residents, please review the California Privacy Notice for information about certain legal rights at https://drw.com/california-privacy-notice. #LI-BL1