Senior Product Designer (Student Loans) - Canada

About the Role

The student loan market is a complex and regulated space, and NerdWallet is committed to providing its users with the best possible experience. As a Senior Product Designer, you will be expected to balance regulation with usability, creating clear and compliant financial workflows that meet the needs of users. You will also be responsible for driving experimentation and insight, partnering with Product, Engineering, and Growth teams to uncover new growth opportunities and optimize performance.

NerdWallet's culture is built on the principles of inclusivity, flexibility, and candor. The company believes in empowering its employees to grow, take smart risks, and be unapologetically themselves. As a remote-first company, NerdWallet offers a range of benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well-being of its employees.

What You Will Do

• Lead end-to-end design for private student loan and refinance experiences, creating user journeys that increase engagement, conversion, and long-term trust
• Drive experimentation across high-intent marketing funnels, including SEM/SEO landing pages, comparison tools, and application flows
• Define and execute research strategies that uncover insights, validate concepts, and inform product decisions at scale
• Partner with Product to translate strategy and OKRs into clear design problems, hypotheses, and success metrics
• Design clear, compliant financial workflows that balance regulation with usability
• Identify and shape 0→1 opportunities in ambiguous spaces, bringing structure, direction, and creativity to early-stage initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Content, and SEO to deliver experiences that are technically feasible, accessible, performant, and search-optimized
• Influence product and design decisions by articulating strong rationale, using data and research to drive alignment and outcomes
• Contribute to and evolve shared design systems and patterns across multiple properties

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience designing consumer-facing digital products, with a strong portfolio demonstrating measurable business impact
• Experience designing fintech or regulated product experiences, including loans, credit, refinancing, or financial comparison tools
• Proven ability to independently lead research, experimentation, and end-to-end design
• Expertise in Figma and modern prototyping tools
• Strong understanding of UX for high-intent acquisition funnels and conversion optimization
• Experience designing complex, multi-step workflows with disclosures or compliance requirements
• Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative insights into clear recommendations
• Strong communication skills and comfort partnering across Product, Engineering, and Growth teams

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a remote-first company
• Knowledge of accessible design principles and WCAG guidelines
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and version control systems

Benefits and Perks

• Monthly healthcare stipend
• Rejuvenation policy, including vacation time off and official public holidays
• Paid sabbatical for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interests
• Remote work stipend to support your home office setup
• Access to a range of professional development opportunities, including training and conference attendance
• A culture of inclusivity, flexibility, and candor, with a commitment to supporting your physical, financial, and emotional well-being
• The opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about bringing clarity to all of life's financial decisions

• To stand out in this role, be prepared to showcase your expertise in designing complex financial workflows and your ability to drive experimentation and insight.
• Make sure your portfolio demonstrates measurable business impact and includes examples of your experience designing fintech or regulated product experiences.
• Familiarize yourself with NerdWallet's products and services, including its student loan marketplace and refinancing tools.
• Highlight your ability to work independently and lead research, experimentation, and end-to-end design.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with Figma and modern prototyping tools, as well as your understanding of UX for high-intent acquisition funnels and conversion optimization.
• Don't be afraid to ask questions about the company culture and benefits, including its commitment to supporting remote work and employee well-being.