Senior Product Designer for a well known Fintech company in Menlo Park, CA

Senior Product Designer Summary : We are seeking a seasoned Senior Product Designer with a passion for creating exceptional user experiences and the expertise to bring them to life. As part of our small, dynamic team, you’ll tackle a variety of customer challenges for Mac desktop applications, shaping how users engage with and benefit from the product. We’re looking for a self-driven designer who is deeply rooted in design thinking, excels at solving complex problems, and communicates ideas with clarity and impact. In this role, you’ll take ownership of projects from start to finish—leading efforts from initial ideation to final implementation. The ideal candidate will thrive in collaborative environments where open, articulate communication is key, working closely with product managers, engineers, QA, and other stakeholders to define the product vision and deliver seamless, intuitive experiences. Responsibilities : Design intuitive financial tools and experiences tailored to our desktop customers. Understand users by conducting original research and analyzing feedback, metrics, and market trends to inform your decisions. Advocate for user-centered design principles, fostering a culture of excellence across the organization. Express design decisions clearly, articulating trade-offs and rationale to both technical and non-technical audiences. Balance consistency by aligning brand guidelines with macOS patterns to meet customer expectations. Create and communicate your ideas through process flows, wireframes, prototypes, and polished mockups. Enhance design systems by contributing to pattern libraries, visual standards, and reusable components. Collaborate effectively with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver solutions that align user needs, business goals, and technical constraints. Iterate and refine your work through internal reviews and feedback from customers and team members. Balance time effectively, recognizing when to refine designs further and when to deliver solutions efficiently Requirements : 5+ years of experience in product design with experience working on desktop, web and native experiences. Must have a portfolio showcasing strong interaction and visual design, along with your role in the broader product design process. Experience contributing to or managing design libraries or systems for product teams. Excellent communication skills to articulate design decisions, brainstorm ideas, and gather feedback from cross-disciplinary teams. Proficiency in design and prototyping tools like Figma. Experience conducting and analyzing remote usability tests. Familiarity with Apple’s design guidelines (macOS or iOS). A detail-oriented and problem-solving mindset. Strong analytical skills and critical thinking, with a commitment to delivering high-quality results. Passion for personal finance and a desire to create meaningful solutions that positively impact users' financial well-being. Location : Menlo Park, CA Type : Full Time Salary Range : $155-172K (DOE)