Full-Time
User Experience Engineer
Posted on 9/27/2025
BWE
501-1,000 employees
Commercial and multifamily mortgage banking solutions
No salary listed
Cleveland, OH, USA + 1 more
More locations: Columbus, OH, USA
In Person
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- 3+ years of experience in UI/UX design, front-end engineering, or user experience design.
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks (React preferred, Vue.js acceptable).
- Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered design projects with documented workflow improvements and usability gains.
- Experience with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar professional design software.
- Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and UX research methodologies including user testing and design validation.
- Knowledge of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility considerations.
- Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Strong communication skills with ability to present design concepts to technical and business stakeholders.
- Design intuitive and accessible user experiences, workflows, and interfaces across internal tools and applications supporting BWE's digital transformation initiatives.
- Build responsive front-end components using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue) and styling tools that enhance user productivity and satisfaction.
- Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and inform design decisions that improve business user adoption of technology solutions.
- Collaborate with Solutions Engineers, Business Partners, and stakeholders to align UI/UX design with business goals and technical feasibility.
- Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to validate ideas and communicate designs effectively to technical and business audiences.
- Maintain consistency with brand standards, accessibility requirements (WCAG), and design system principles across all user-facing applications.
- Support BWE Launchpad initiative by contributing to unified digital experience design and user interface standards.
- Partner with citizen developers to create user-friendly templates and design guidelines for business-user-created applications.
- Research and evaluate emerging UX/UI technologies and design trends for potential application to BWE's internal tools and platforms.
- Contribute to AI user experience design by creating intuitive interfaces for AI-powered tools and automation workflows.
- Conduct a comprehensive user experience audit of BWE's internal tools and applications identifying pain points and improvement opportunities.
- Design and implement user interface improvements for at least one high-impact internal application with measurable usability gains.
- Establish a design system and component library that ensures consistency across BWE's internal applications and citizen development projects.
- Partner with Business Partners to conduct user research sessions identifying workflow inefficiencies and technology adoption barriers.
- Create user experience guidelines and training materials for citizen developers building business applications.
- Research and recommend UX/UI tools and platforms that could enhance BWE's design capabilities and user experience consistency.
- Develop accessibility testing framework ensuring all internal applications meet WCAG standards and inclusive design principles.
- Design intuitive user interfaces for AI-powered tools and automation workflows that enhance user adoption and effectiveness.
- Complete advanced training in emerging UX technologies, accessibility standards, or design methodologies relevant to enterprise applications.
- Experience designing enterprise applications or internal business tools for complex workflows.
- Knowledge of design systems, component libraries, and design token management.
- Familiarity with user research methodologies including interviews, surveys, and usability testing protocols.
- Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.
- Understanding of AI/ML user interface design patterns and human-AI interaction principles.
- Experience in financial services or regulated industries with complex compliance and workflow requirements.
- Advanced degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field.
BWE provides finance for commercial and multifamily real estate. It is a national, full-service mortgage banking firm that helps clients secure capital by offering a mix of debt and equity solutions. Its product is a package of commercial real estate loans and related services, supported by a national servicing platform and a network of 40+ offices, with local market insights from experienced advisors. Their approach combines loan origination, structuring, and ongoing loan servicing to meet clients’ financing goals. What sets BWE apart is its large national footprint, comprehensive capital relationships (both debt and equity), and local market knowledge, all coordinated through a client-first advisory model. The company aims to help clients achieve real estate financing goals by delivering tailored, end-to-end capital solutions and strong ongoing servicing across the U.S.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$178M
Headquarters
Cleveland, Ohio
Founded
2008
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sun Belt multifamily demand sustains through 2026 migration patterns.
- Seniors housing hire Taylor Mokris captures aging demographic growth.
- $103M credit facility funds Southern market-rate housing expansions.
What critics are saying
- HUD 221(d)(4) cuts eliminate $144M Arizona revenue in 12 months.
- Arizona oversupply triggers developer defaults in 18 months.
- Phillips integration fails causing client attrition in 24 months.
What makes BWE unique
- BWE secures HUD 221(d)(4) loans exceeding $144M for Arizona multifamily projects.
- BWE acquires Phillips Realty Capital to expand into Washington DC metro.
- BWE launches Freddie Mac loans diversifying beyond HUD financing.
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Benefits
Remote Work Options
Hybrid Work Options
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
403(b)?
401(k) Retirement Plan
Company News
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BWE, a national commercial and multifamily mortgage banking company, announced today that it has secured a $26.6MM HUD 221(d)(4) loan to finance the development of The Lofts at G Diamond Ranch, a 120-unit Class A market-rate apartment community in Casa Grande, Arizona
BWE Secures $103M to Finance Market-Rate Housing - The Murray in Summerville; 1505 Demonbreun in Nashville; and 131 Ponce in Atlanta
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BWE, a national commercial and multifamily mortgage banking company, announced today that it has secured a $43,237,400 HUD 221(d)(4) loan to finance the development of Canyon del Rio Village, a 170-unit, Class A market-rate apartment community in Flagstaff, Arizona
Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital LLC announced today the closing of a $74,999,900 loan for the construction of Legado Apartments.
Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital, LLC, has acquired metro Washington, DC-based, Phillips Realty Capital.