Product Designer

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Product Designer I to join our team and shape the future of design at Allocate. This leadership-track role combines project ownership, cross-functional influence, and early-stage people management. As a Lead Product Designer, you will oversee end-to-end design initiatives, collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders, and ensure the delivery of intuitive, high-quality user experiences that align with Allocate’s strategic vision. You will be instrumental in raising the design standards, fostering a collaborative environment, and mentoring junior designers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product design with increasing responsibility
• Proven track record of leading full-cycle design projects from discovery to delivery
• Strong proficiency in building interactive prototypes using Figma, Magic Patterns, and other tools
• Experience with AI-assisted design tools such as Claude and Cursor is a plus
• Deep understanding of design systems, component libraries, and scalable interface architecture
• Excellent collaboration skills with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders
• Strong communication and storytelling abilities for both small and large audiences
• Experience mentoring or managing junior designers, even informally
• Familiarity with fintech or private markets is highly desirable
• Curiosity about complex financial topics and eagerness to learn fund structures, deal flow, and portfolio reporting

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design process for initiatives, including research, UX, UI, prototyping, and handoff
• Create interactive prototypes to validate ideas, align stakeholders, and mitigate engineering risks
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define problems and craft solutions
• Develop a strong understanding of private markets and client workflows to inform design decisions
• Leverage AI tools thoughtfully to streamline research, exploration, and prototyping phases
• Identify opportunities to enhance usability, performance, and consistency at system and user levels
• Improve team workflows through the development of design systems, tooling, and processes
• Mentor junior designers through feedback, reviews, and coaching sessions
• Support recruiting efforts and assume responsibilities as a hiring manager for junior design roles
• Communicate design rationale effectively, emphasizing user value and business impact

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $175,000 to $215,000, complemented by performance-based bonuses and equity options
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Responsible Time Off (RTO) policy to promote work-life balance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
• Professional development opportunities and a collaborative work environment
• Remote work flexibility with options to work from Palo Alto, CA, or New York, NY