Product Designer / FinTech / NYC

About the role

A rapidly growing AI startup is seeking a Product Designer to help transform their flagship platform. Leveraging AI and modern software infrastructure, the company aims to replace outdated manual processes with intelligent workflows that enhance decision-making for customers.

Responsibilities

• Own product features from initial discovery through design, prototyping, testing, and launch
• Partner closely with Product and Engineering teams to solve complex customer workflow challenges
• Conduct user research and translate customer feedback into intuitive product experiences
• Design thoughtful user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity interfaces, and interactive prototypes
• Contribute to and evolve the company's design system to ensure consistency and scalability across the platform
• Balance strategic product thinking with detailed execution across multiple initiatives
• Present design concepts, gather feedback, and iterate quickly based on customer and internal stakeholder input
• Apply AI tools and emerging technologies to improve design workflows and product experiences
• Advocate for usability, accessibility, and exceptional customer experiences throughout the product development process
• Continuously refine product experiences through testing, data analysis, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams

Requirements

• 3+ years of Product Design experience, ideally building B2B SaaS, enterprise software, or fintech products
• Strong foundation in UX design, interaction design, information architecture, and visual design
• High level of proficiency with Figma, including design systems, component libraries, documentation, and developer handoff
• Ability to translate complex business problems into intuitive, user-centered experiences
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to present ideas, challenge assumptions, and explain design decisions
• Experience collaborating closely with Product Managers and Software Engineers throughout the product development lifecycle
• Passion for creating thoughtful user experiences with exceptional attention to detail

Qualifications

• Previous experience working at an early-stage startup or high-growth technology company
• Experience designing workflow-heavy, data-intensive, or enterprise applications
• Familiarity with design systems and contributing to scalable component libraries
• Experience conducting user research and incorporating customer feedback into design decisions
• Strong understanding of AI-powered products and curiosity about how AI can improve user experiences and product development
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
• Comfortable balancing rapid iteration with long-term product thinking
• Experience designing software for financial services, enterprise technology, or other complex industries is a plus