Principal Product Designer at Steadily

Austin, Texas, United States

Steadily Logo
$175,000 – $215,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong visual and interaction design skills
  • Expert in Figma from wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes
  • Design for humans first, creating intuitive, frustration-free experiences for users including those not tech-savvy
  • Comfortable validating designs through user research and usability testing
  • Thrive on solving complex problems, untangling complicated domains like insurance with state-specific challenges
  • Think in flows and user journeys, not just screens
  • Have taste and humility, willing to compromise for what works for users
  • Proactive driver: ask questions, propose solutions, take initiative in ambiguity
  • Practical, fast-moving, user-obsessed, comfortable working in ambiguity, shipping iteratively
  • Comfortable collaborating closely with engineering and product to move quickly

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end design process from discovery to delivery, iterating quickly based on real usage data and team feedback
  • Design user-friendly experiences across marketing site, web application, and documents for landlords insuring rental properties
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Operations to translate user needs into clean, effective design solutions that ship fast and impact outcomes
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups balancing user goals, technical constraints, and business objectives
  • Run usability tests and gather feedback from diverse users (e.g., landlords, insurance agents) to validate designs and uncover blind spots
  • Simplify complex data and workflows (e.g., coverage selection, policy document management, production reports) into clear, digestible visuals
  • Review engineering PRs to ensure designs are built accurately and consistently, and communicate fixes clearly
  • Extend and evolve the design system for visual and functional consistency across the product ecosystem

Skills

Figma
Wireframing
Prototyping
UI Design
Design Systems
User Research
Usability Testing
Interaction Design
Visual Design

Steadily

Provides comprehensive landlord insurance nationwide

About Steadily

Steadily provides landlord insurance across the United States, focusing on comprehensive coverage for property owners. Their insurance policies protect against various risks, including property damage from fires, leaks, storms, and vandalism, as well as liability for injuries that occur on the property. Unlike many competitors, Steadily offers coverage for vacant properties and those under restoration, ensuring landlords have protection regardless of their property's status. The company aims to deliver affordable insurance with competitive rates and no hidden fees, allowing landlords to quickly purchase policies and start coverage within minutes.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$58.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Equity in the company
Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from insurtech startups like Latchel could impact market share.
Challenges in integrating with platforms like BNB Calc may affect service delivery.
Reliance on partnerships like Guesty may not yield expected customer acquisition results.

Differentiation

Steadily offers comprehensive landlord insurance with quick coverage and no hidden fees.
The company integrates with platforms like Guesty for enhanced property management solutions.
Steadily provides specialized coverage for natural disasters, vandalism, and civil commotion.

Upsides

Steadily raised $28.5M in Series B funding to scale its offerings.
Integration with AI-driven tools can improve underwriting accuracy and customer satisfaction.
The rise of short-term rentals expands the market for Steadily's insurance products.

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