Company 

Credit Genie’s mission is to help users take control of their finances, by offering cash advances between paydays, and by providing financial insights into spending habits.  Having empowered over 1 Million customers to budget wisely, evade overdraft fees, and minimize credit card payments, we’re on an ambitious journey. Our vision is rooted in a world where financial access is universal, and personal financial goals are within reach.

This position can be based out of the NYC or Philadelphia area. We follow a hybrid work model of 3 days/ week in office.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Product Designer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping the design vision and leading the creative process to craft user-centric, visually appealing, and highly functional consumer-facing products. Your work will transform intricate financial concepts into seamless, engaging experiences that resonate with our users.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design Leadership: Own the end-to-end design process, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, user testing, and final UI design.

• Simplifying Complexity: Collaborate with product and engineering teams to distill complex financial concepts into intuitive and educational user experiences.

• Design Aesthetic: Develop and maintain a world-class design aesthetic that aligns with our brand and resonates with users.

• Storytelling: Leverage storytelling to communicate design concepts, product vision, and user flows effectively to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

• User-Centric Approach: Advocate for the user in all design decisions, ensuring that their needs, challenges, and behaviors are at the forefront of product development.

• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers and developers to ensure design solutions are feasible, scalable, and impactful.

• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, fostering a culture of creativity, learning, and excellence.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 7-10 years of professional experience in product design, with significant experience designing for consumer apps. Previous lead or senior design roles are strongly preferred.

• Fintech experience is preferred 

• Design Philosophy: Proven ability to simplify complex problems through elegant and user-friendly design solutions.

• Tool Proficiency: Expertise in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar.

• Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing a history of designing and delivering successful consumer-facing digital products.

• Education & Communication: Ability to craft educational and informative experiences that engage users and improve their understanding of complex topics.

• Collaboration: Exceptional teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.

Benefits & Perks

• Starting on day one, 100% coverage of Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your dependents, with zero out-of-pocket costs

• Access to tax advantaged accounts; FSA, HSA, Commuter Benefits 

• 401k with a 2.5% match with immediate vesting 

• Equity in the form of stock options

• Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner for onsite employees

• Flexible working arrangements

• Flexible PTO and Sick leave

• Monthly Fitness Reimbursement

• Quarterly Fitness Challenge & Prizes

• Monthly in-office chair massages 

Base Pay Range for a Principal Product Designer is $200,000 - $275,000 per year. Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total compensation and rewards package at Credit Genie. You may also be eligible to participate in the bonus and equity programs. You will also have access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, short & long term disability insurance, life insurance, and flexible PTO along with many other benefits and perks.

Credit Genie is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer where we welcome and celebrate differences. We are committed to providing a workspace that is safe and inclusive, where everyone feels supported, connected, and inspired to do their best work. If you require any accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, please inform us of your needs when we contact you to schedule an interview.