Common Purpose, Uncommon Opportunity. Everyone at Visa works with one goal in mind – making sure that Visa is the best way to pay and be paid, for everyone everywhere. This is our global vision and the common purpose that unites the entire Visa team. As a global payments technology company, tech is at the heart of what we do: Our VisaNet network processes over 13,000 transactions per second for people and businesses around the world, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks. We are also global advocates for financial inclusion, working with partners around the world to help those who lack access to financial services join the global economy. Visa’s sponsorships, including the Olympics and FIFA™ World Cup, celebrate teamwork, diversity, and excellence throughout the world. If you have a passion to make a difference in the lives of people around the world, Visa offers an uncommon opportunity to build a strong, thriving career. Visa is fueled by our team of talented employees who continuously raise the bar on delivering the convenience and security of digital currency to people all over the world. Join our team and find out how Visa is everywhere you want to be.

Visa is looking for a Design Thinker with mastery of the method and the portfolio to prove it. You will join our Innovation team as part of the UX team, a lively, positive group that conceives and designs new concepts, and plays a pivotal role in collaborations with Visa partners. 
 
You're an experienced creative who is in your element working in small, agile teams and in collaboration with clients and stakeholders. You'll start from early stages of empathy, research and ideation through the prototyping, iteration and development process. You have a confident design voice and will at times lead creative working sessions to develop shared points of view and process rich research into opportunities and solution concepts.
 
All of our team members are strategic thinkers and conceptual problem solvers who make every design decision an informed one. Each team member is trusted to independently manage their time and work, and make bold decisions using their best judgement. We value proven skills over big egos and thrive on positive, transparent teamwork. Aiming high, exploring possibilities, provoking thought, and simply love of design - are principles at the core of the team. 
 
This role is located in our innovation center in San Francisco overlooking the Bay Bridge and across from the historic Ferry Building.
 
Responsibilities:

• Conceive and design experiences drawn from empathy, inspiration and authentic experimentation

• Collaborate with small, dynamic teams to create compelling product concepts

  Work closely with clients and stakeholders in a customer-focused environment

• Present design concepts and authoritively convey meaningful consumer stories to Executive Leaders

  Provide guidance on design strategy and structure work to effectively solve design challenges

• Mentor junior staff, and provide guidance and oversight to their work

  Contribute meaningfully to the creative culture and community of the innovation center

• Oversee and manage contract staff as needed

• Candidate must communicate clearly and effectively

• Fluent in digital design, prototyping, storyboarding and the tools for creating them

• Strong facilitator and collaborator

• Experience working hands-on with developers and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

• Possess a strong design point-of-view and proven ability to convey it

• Knowledge of design and prototyping tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Invision, Sketch

• 10 yrs. experience or more, preferably working with start-ups and established companies

• BA/BS in related field required. MS/MFA preferred

• Applicants must provide a link to portfolio of work samples showing their work process

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.