Senior Product Designer

About the role

We"re seeking an experienced Senior Product Designer to join our small, but mighty design team. The ideal candidate is a versatile product builder who thrives at the intersection of design and engineering, capable of translating user needs into elegant solutions  this role, you ll combine multiple skillsets across design thinking, user experience design, visual design, prototyping, copywriting and more to bring concepts to life quickly and effectively.

• Design end-to-end user experiences from initial concept through final implementation, ensuring solutions are both user-centered and technically feasible
• Create functional prototypes to validate design concepts, test interactions, address various data states, and facilitate stakeholder buy-in
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define requirements, scope solutions, and deliver high-quality products
• Conduct user research and synthesize insights to inform design decisions and measure the impact of your work
• Contribute to and evolve our design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across experiences
• Spearhead design reviews and presentation of work to stakeholders at all levels, articulating design rationale and gathering actionable feedback
• Mentor other designers and advocate for design excellence throughout the organization
• Stay current with design trends, tools, and technologies to continuously elevate the team’s capabilities

• 5+ years of product design experience with a strong portfolio demonstrating your process and outcomes
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools, particularly Figma
• Experience with user research methodologies and translating insights into design solutions
• Strong visual design skills with a keen attention to typography, layout, color, and interactions
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate design decisions and gather feedback
• Bachelor s degree in Design or related field — or equivalent professional experience

• Proficiency in front-end development technologies to facilitate the creation of functional prototypes
• Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices
• Experience designing for multiple platforms (web, mobile, desktop)
• Facility with AI tools, like Cursor, to complement your design and prototyping skills
• Experience contributing to or maintaining design systems

Please note this is a US-based role.

In addition to base salary, this role is also eligible for a bonus opportunity.

A little bit about our pay practices:
Typically, we will hire at our Hiring Target, but actual starting pay may be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, market rate, the qualified pool of candidates, internal compensation, candidate experience, and budgetary constraints.

Compensation $106,500 — $134,900 USD

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