Senior Product Designer

About the role

A Senior Product Designer at Hiive will lead the design and implementation of key product features and initiatives, collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to deliver efficient and user-friendly interfaces. The role requires a strong background in design, AI tooling, and experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and implementation of key product features and initiatives, from conceptualization through iteration and delivery in code using AI agents (primarily Claude).
• Collaborating with engineers in delivering front-end code for new features and optimizing the user experience based on user feedback.
• Collaborating with product managers, business stakeholders, and other designers to refine product requirements and design solutions that meet both user needs and business goals.
• Conducting user research, usability testing, and gathering feedback to iterate and improve UX solutions.
• Designing and delivering web and mobile interfaces, with a focus on creating intuitive and delightful user experiences across devices.
• Owning and evolving the user experience output of a product team in combination with engineering.
• Presenting design concepts, prototypes, and production demos to stakeholders across the company.
• Fielding questions and engaging in detailed conversations about the user experience, development, and business ramifications of a design.
• Supporting others around you, championing the company values with a positive outlook.
• Responding effectively and respectfully to various working conditions with a growth mindset.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional design experience.
• Experience working with Claude Code, Claude Design, or equivalent AI tooling for producing user interfaces.
• Experience facilitating research and user testing.
• Experience working with and developing design systems.
• Experience collaborating with development to push production code.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience working in a Fintech startup or designing for marketplaces.
• Front-end engineering experience in React.

Skills

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in design principles, a deep understanding of user behavior, and proficiency in AI technologies. They should be able to communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful designs.

Benefits

• Highest compensation commensurate with experience and contribution.
• Opportunity to participate in ownership of a rapidly growing company through our employee stock option plan.
• Comprehensive 100% employer-paid health & dental premiums and a Health/Personal Spending Account for Canadian employees.
• Significant opportunities for growth into team leadership and management roles.
• An entrepreneurial culture and a small, dynamic team.
• Sponsorship, immigration, and relocation for exceptional candidates.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and contribution.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits & Perks

• Employee stock option plan.
• Comprehensive 100% employer-paid health & dental premiums and a Health/Personal Spending Account for Canadian employees.
• $20 per day commuter benefit for every day you work in our Vancouver HQ.
• Engaging social calendar, including bi-weekly catered lunches, bi-weekly “Friday bar,” team workouts, annual summer party, and holiday party, two “onsite” all-team retreats each year, semi-annual team-building events, and Hiive Women’s Network events.
• Significant opportunities for growth into team leadership and management roles.
• An entrepreneurial culture and a small and dynamic team.
• Sponsorship, immigration, and relocation for exceptional candidates.