Lead Product Designer

New York
Permanent / Full-Time
Product Design

Design the future of fund management.

About the company

This New York-based startup is redefining private market fund operations by replacing fragmented legacy systems with a unified financial platform. Founded in 2021, the company has partnered with leading institutional fund managers to develop a product that tackles the complexities of fund structures and investor terms. Their platform centralizes and automates essential operations, providing finance teams with real-time insights and a single source of truth for all fund flows. By focusing on transparency and granularity, they empower fund CFOs to transition from operational roles to strategic leadership positions. The team comprises experts from engineering, fund management, and design, all committed to transforming the private funds industry.

About the role

As the Lead Product Designer, you will spearhead the design vision and strategy, ensuring that complex financial workflows are translated into intuitive user experiences. Collaborating closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders, you'll lead the end-to-end design process—from user research and wireframing to prototyping and final implementation. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining design consistency across the platform, mentoring junior designers, and advocating for user-centric design principles. By leveraging your expertise, you'll contribute to building a product that simplifies fund management for clients, enabling them to make informed decisions with confidence.

About your background and skills

We're seeking a seasoned product designer with a strong portfolio showcasing complex web applications and a deep understanding of user-centered design methodologies. You should have experience leading design projects from conception to launch, collaborating cross-functionally in fast-paced environments. Proficiency in design tools like Figma or Sketch, along with a solid grasp of HTML/CSS, is essential. Familiarity with financial systems or enterprise software is a plus, but not mandatory. Above all, you should be passionate about creating seamless user experiences that simplify complex processes and have a keen eye for detail.