Product Designer

We are seeking a senior , user-focused UI/UX Product Designer to design intuitive, accessible, and visually compelling digital experiences, beginning with a client-facing portal. This is a highly visible, hands-on role for a designer who can balance execution with strategic thinking, help establish foundational design practices, and influence a growing product organization.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in environments where product and UX are still evolving and who enjoys shaping both experiences and process. You will play a key role in portal modernization and consolidation efforts, contribute to the foundation of a scalable design system, and advocate for user-centered design across the organization.

Role Overview

This is a true product design role spanning UX, UI, and visual design. You will balance hands-on design work (approximately 60-70%) with strategic thinking, collaboration, and design leadership. The initial focus is on a client-facing portal, with future work extending to internal tools and additional products.

What You'll Do

User-Centered Design and Research

Lead discovery, user research, and usability testing to gather and synthesize insights. Translate research findings into clear, validated design decisions that align user needs with business goals.

Experience and Interaction Design

Simplify complex financial and operational workflows into intuitive, scalable experiences for both B2B and B2C users. Design end-to-end flows that support portal modernization and consolidation into a cohesive, unified experience.

Visual and UI Design

Apply strong visual design principles, including hierarchy, typography, color, contrast, layout, and balance, to create polished, usable, and accessible interfaces.

Design Execution

Produce wireframes, task flows, journey maps, interactive prototypes, and detailed design specifications using Figma and Fig Jam. Create multiple design explorations and high-fidelity prototypes that clearly communicate intent and rationale.

Design Systems and Consistency

Help define, evolve, and maintain UX/UI standards and a design system to ensure consistency and scalability as the product portfolio grows.

AI in Design and Product Experiences

Use AI tools and methods to improve design efficiency and workflows. Contribute ideas or designs for thoughtfully integrating AI into product experiences.

Accessibility and Inclusion

Design with accessibility and inclusion in mind, ensuring compliance with ADA standards and inclusive design best practices.

Collaboration and Influence

Partner closely with product managers, engineers, marketing partners, and leadership. Confidently lead design discussions, influence decisions, and advocate for users throughout the product lifecycle.

Mentorship and Design Advocacy

Promote design thinking within the organization, guide peers on best practices, and help elevate the overall quality and impact of UX.

What You Bring

- 10+ years of experience in product design or UX design, ideally within financial services, fintech, or data-driven products

- A strong portfolio demonstrating interaction design, visual design, research, and user-centered problem solving (required)

- Advanced proficiency in Figma and Fig Jam, including experience building and evolving design systems

- Proven experience using AI to enhance design workflows and/or designing AI-enabled product experiences

- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions to diverse audiences

- A collaborative, self-directed working style with strong organizational skills

- Comfort working in agile environments while managing scope, priorities, and timelines

- Ability to balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail and execution

Bonus Qualifications

- Experience with portal modernization, online financial platforms, reporting tools, or complex data products

- Thought leadership or experience designing intuitive, AI-enabled workflows for B2B and B2C users

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 2026.

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