Senior Product Designer and Builder

About the Role

The financial wellbeing sector is rapidly evolving, with more individuals and companies recognizing the importance of proactive financial planning. As part of LearnLux, you'll be at the forefront of this evolution, contributing to the development of a platform that makes a real difference in people's lives. Your work will be instrumental in guiding users through complex financial decisions, making it essential for you to have a deep understanding of human-centered design principles and the ability to translate these into intuitive, user-friendly interfaces.

Given the remote nature of this role, you will need to be self-motivated, with excellent communication skills to ensure seamless collaboration with your team. LearnLux values autonomy and accountability, expecting all team members to take ownership of their work and strive for continuous improvement. As you grow with the company, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of the design system, ensuring that the high standards of quality and consistency are maintained across all products.

What You Will Do

• Own the full design loop, from rough sketches and functional prototypes to high-fidelity flows, ensuring that each stage meets the company's quality standards.
• Lead continuous discovery, conducting user research, recruiting participants, and synthesizing findings into actionable product decisions.
• Utilize modern AI tools to accelerate your workflow, leveraging technology to streamline tasks such as transcribing interviews and extracting themes from qualitative data.
• Shape the roadmap by advocating for user needs, influencing product direction, and ensuring that initiatives are followed through to implementation.
• Work closely with the engineering team to build prototypes and ensure that design solutions are technically feasible and align with the company's overall strategy.
• Contribute to the LearnLux design system, creating reusable patterns that enhance the team's efficiency without compromising on quality or visual consistency.
• Participate in live working sessions with cross-functional teams to hash out ideas, solve problems, and align on product visions.
• Maintain a continuous discovery cadence to keep the team informed with fresh insights, guiding product development and ensuring it remains user-centric.
• Collaborate with the co-founders and product leads to align design strategies with the company's mission and goals.

What We Are Looking For

• A strong portfolio that showcases your ability to lead the design process from start to finish, with examples of how you've integrated research, design thinking, and technical expertise into your work.
• At least 5 years of experience in product design, with a focus on user experience and interaction design.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite, and experience with AI-powered design tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• A deep understanding of human-centered design principles and how to apply them to solve complex problems.
• Experience with design systems and contributing to their development and maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make data-driven design decisions.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in the fintech or financial services industry, with an understanding of financial planning and wellbeing principles.
• Knowledge of front-end development principles and the ability to communicate effectively with engineering teams.
• Certification in design thinking, human-centered design, or a related field.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and participation in sprint planning and retrospectives.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation package, reflecting your skills and experience.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a rapidly expanding company.
• Flexible, remote work arrangements, with the option to work from anywhere in the United States.
• Access to cutting-edge design tools and technologies, including AI-powered design software.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs, supporting your physical and mental health.
• Generous PTO policy, allowing you to recharge and pursue your interests.
• Annual stipend for professional development, enabling you to attend conferences, workshops, and courses that align with your career goals.

• Ensure your portfolio highlights projects where you've taken ownership of the design process, from research to implementation, and can speak to the impact of your design decisions.
• Develop a deep understanding of LearnLux's mission and how your skills and experience align with the company's goals, preparing examples of how you can contribute to the team.
• Familiarize yourself with AI-powered design tools and be prepared to discuss how you've used them to streamline your workflow and improve design outcomes.
• Practice discussing your design process, including how you conduct user research, synthesize findings, and translate them into design solutions.
• Prepare to talk about your experience working in remote teams, highlighting your self-motivation, communication skills, and ability to work independently.
• Be ready to negotiate your salary based on your experience and the market rate, and don't hesitate to ask about benefits and perks that are important to you.