Sr. Product Designer II

About the Role

As a thought leader and strategic partner within the investment management space, the Sr. Product Designer II will report to the Director of Product Design for Investment Analytics and Trading. This role is instrumental in shaping the future of investment analytics, bringing clarity, elegance, and deep user empathy to complex financial data visualization and workflows.

Addepar is a global technology and data company that helps investment professionals provide the most informed, precise guidance for their clients. With a presence in over 50 countries and a platform that aggregates portfolio, market, and client data for over $8 trillion in assets, Addepar is at the forefront of financial technology. The company's open platform integrates with more than 100 software, data, and services partners, making it a complete solution for a wide range of firms and use cases.

What You Will Do

• Lead all design aspects of a project from start to finish, collaborating within cross-functional agile teams to deliver an elegant, delightful, and cohesive product experience for users.
• Elevate Addepar’s product experience through outstanding displays of interaction design and data visualization.
• Lead through ambiguity and 0-1 thinking, charting a clear course to take new, complex ideas from initial concept to successful execution.
• Leverage user research and data to inform design concepts and influence product prioritization, strategies, and roadmaps.
• Contribute to the expansion, evolution, and adoption of the Addepar Product Language design system.
• Work with Investment Researchers, Product Managers, fellow Designers, UX Researchers, and Engineers to build best-in-class solutions that solve customers' problems.
• Seek out and embrace feedback from peers and collaborators, providing thoughtful feedback, empowering, and mentoring other designers on the team to do their best work.
• Participate in design critiques, ensuring the highest quality of design deliverables.
• Stay updated with the latest design trends, technologies, and methodologies, applying this knowledge to continuously improve Addepar’s products.

What We Are Looking For

• At least 7 years of experience in the field of Product Design, Interaction Design, or UX Design, preferably in a senior or lead capacity.
• Direct, demonstrable experience in the Investment Management space (e.g., asset management, wealth management, institutional finance) or similar complex financial sectors.
• Proven experience working on B2B SaaS or enterprise products, with a deep understanding of crafting sophisticated web products and user interfaces (UI) for enterprise users.
• A portfolio that showcases solid user-centered design practice and a high degree of design craftsmanship.
• A passion for distilling complex use cases and requirements into sophisticated, scalable, and optimized design solutions, particularly involving complex data.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, making you an effective partner across functions.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments as a self-starter and dedicated teammate.
• Meticulous, with a keen eye for consistency and a commitment to high-quality deliverables.
• Expert users of design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Excel.

Nice to Have

• Experience with design systems and their implementation.
• Knowledge of front-end development principles and how they impact design decisions.
• Familiarity with user research methodologies and the ability to conduct research studies.
• Experience mentoring junior designers or providing design guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Certification in design or a related field.

Benefits and Perks

• The opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects that shape the future of investment analytics.
• Collaboration with a talented team of designers, engineers, and financial experts.
• Flexible, remote work arrangements that allow for work-life balance.
• Access to the latest design tools and technologies.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and conference attendance.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Health insurance and other benefits as per company policy.
• Generous PTO policy to ensure you have time to relax and recharge.

• Ensure your portfolio highlights your expertise in interaction design, data visualization, and user-centered design, particularly in the finance sector.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience working with cross-functional teams and how you handle feedback and collaboration.
• Familiarize yourself with Addepar’s products and services to understand how your design skills can contribute to the company’s mission.
• Develop a deep understanding of the investment management space and the challenges professionals in this sector face, to demonstrate your value as a design expert.
• Practice presenting your design decisions and process, as this is crucial for a senior design role.
• Prepare questions about the company culture, the design team’s dynamics, and how design contributes to the overall business strategy.
• Be ready to discuss your experience with design systems and how you’ve implemented or contributed to them in previous roles.