Staff Product Designer
About the role
The Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) team at Affirm is seeking a Staff Product Designer to shape the future of consumer finance. This role involves owning and driving design initiatives for Affirm’s App and Card experiences, collaborating cross-functionally, and balancing near-term execution with long-term strategic thinking.
Responsibilities
- Own and drive design initiatives for Affirm’s App and Card experience, delivering high-impact, customer-centric solutions that align with business objectives.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, data science, marketing, and research to drive innovation and deliver seamless, intuitive experiences.
- Embrace agility—iterating quickly, adapting to change, and making data-driven decisions while maintaining a strong vision for the future.
- Balance near-term execution with long-term strategic thinking, ensuring scalability and coherence across the Affirm ecosystem.
- Push the envelope—challenge the status quo, think outside the box, and take calculated risks to drive meaningful innovation in financial products.
- Bring exceptional visual and interaction design skills to craft delightful, polished experiences that build trust and confidence.
- Champion a test-and-learn mindset, leveraging experimentation, research, and analytics to continuously refine and optimize user experiences.
Requirements
- Proactive & Adaptable: Thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments and take initiative to drive progress.
- Strong Product Sense: Deeply understand user needs, business goals, and technical constraints and balance them effectively in your design decisions.
- Data-Informed & Risk-Taking: Use data to guide your thinking but aren't afraid to challenge assumptions and explore bold ideas.
- Collaborative & Humble: Value diverse perspectives, work well with cross-functional partners, and are open to feedback to make the best decisions for our users.
- Exceptional Craft & Visual Skills: Have a keen eye for detail, design systems, and interaction patterns that elevate user experiences.
- Passion for Innovation: Excited about the challenge of designing financial products that improve people's lives and want to push the industry forward.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in product design or related fields.
- Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment.
- Strong portfolio showcasing a mix of projects that demonstrate your ability to solve complex problems through design.
- Understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
- Experience with design systems and interaction design patterns.
- Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Skills
- Strong visual design skills.
- Expertise in user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design.
- Familiarity with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, etc.
- Experience with prototyping tools like InVision, Marvel, etc.
- Knowledge of accessibility guidelines and best practices.
- Experience with data visualization tools.
Benefits
At Affirm, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive health care coverage
- Flexible spending wallets
- Time off
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Pay
Base pay ranges from $173,000 to $233,000 per year, depending on location and experience.
Schedule
We are a remote-first company, with the majority of roles being remote. However, occasional office visits may be required for proximal roles.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Affirm is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.