[Remote] Staff and Senior Product Designer (Multiple Roles, Multiple Teams)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Wealthsimple is on a mission to help everyone achieve financial freedom by reimagining financial services. They are looking for talented Senior and Staff Product Designers to join their growing Product Design team, where designers will have the opportunity to shape the future of personal finance through impactful product experiences. Responsibilities • Design thoughtful, high-impact product experiences that empower clients to make smarter financial decisions • Partner closely with product, engineering, content, and research throughout the entire product development process • Own the full design stack — from early discovery and prototyping to high-fidelity visuals and micro-interactions • Conduct research and use data to understand client needs, identify opportunities, and inform design decisions • Help evolve our design system and scale the product with consistency, craft, and intention • Raise the bar for quality and clarity — not just in your own work, but across the team Skills • Experience designing for consumer-facing mobile apps (React Native, native iOS/Android) • Strong UX and visual design skills, with the ability to turn complex problems into simple, elegant experiences • A user-first mindset and a strong product sense — you know when to sweat the details and when to move quickly • A collaborative approach and clear communication style • Experience working closely with product and engineering teams to ship real products • A passion for personal finance, and an interest in banking, investing, or financial planning tools • For Senior Designers: a track record of shipping high-quality, impactful work end-to-end • For Staff Designers: experience leading large initiatives, mentoring others, and driving design quality and strategy at a higher level Benefits • Top-tier health benefits and life insurance • Retirement savings matching plan using Wealthsimple for Business • 20 vacation days per year and unlimited sick and mental health days • Up to $1,500 per year towards wellness and professional development budgets respectively • 90 days away program: Employees can work internationally in eligible countries for up to 90 days per calendar year • A wide variety of peer and company-led Employee Resource Groups (ie. Rainbow, Women of Wealthsimple, Black @ WS) • Allocated number of Wellness Days that can be scheduled over the course of the year Company Overview • Wealthsimple is a fintech company that offers digital financial services to help investors grow and manage their money. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job Apply tot his job

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