Senior Product Designer

About the role

A Senior Product Designer at Hiive will lead the design of key product features and initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and design solutions that meet both user needs and business goals. The role involves creating and maintaining a cohesive design system, conducting user research, and designing for both web and mobile platforms.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design of key product features and initiatives, from conceptualization to high-fidelity execution.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and other designers, to define product requirements and design solutions that meet both user needs and business goals.
• Creating and maintaining a cohesive, scalable design system to ensure consistency across products and platforms.
• Conducting user research, usability testing, and gathering feedback to iterate and improve design solutions.
• Designing for both web and mobile, with a focus on creating intuitive and delightful user experiences across devices.
• Owning and evolving the visual and interaction design of the product, ensuring high-quality, pixel-perfect designs.
• Leading design reviews and presenting design concepts to stakeholders across the company.
• 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

• 6+ years of professional design experience.
• Previous experience facilitating research and user testing.
• Experience with working with and developing design systems.
• Mastery in Figma and other applicable design software.
• Relevant experience with different design methods and techniques.
• An online or PDF portfolio (please include any passwords).

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience working in a Fintech startup or designing for marketplaces.
• Ability to adapt well in quickly changing environments.

Benefits

• Hightly competitive salary 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.
• If you are based in Vancouver, enjoy a dedicated desk in our Vancouver, BC HQ, in the heart of downtown, with a fridge stocked with healthy snacks and drinks, an onsite gym, and a gorgeous rooftop amenity.
• Enjoy a $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.
• Entrepreneurial culture and a small and dynamic team.
• Sponsorship, immigration, and relocation for exceptional candidates.