April

Senior Product Designer

United States

$120,000 – $140,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Fintech, Tax SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 6 years of experience designing and building digital products, with a strong understanding of interaction and visual design. Proficiency in Figma is required, along with a high standard for design quality and the ability to advocate for clean, elegant, and usable design. The role also requires exceptional organization and planning skills, experience applying research and usability tests to inform design decisions, and comfort with an iterative design process. Strong collaboration skills, flexibility in an evolving work environment, self-learning abilities, conceptual thinking, creativity, problem-solving skills, and effective communication skills with senior stakeholders are essential. Candidates must be based in the United States and comfortable with a fully remote position.

Responsibilities

The Senior Product Designer will lead the entire design thinking process for significant parts of the product suite, including consumer, B2B2C, and internal business tools. Responsibilities include contributing to the growth of the product design function, building and communicating best practices, and working closely with Product, Engineering, and Tax Analyst leads to prioritize initiatives. The role involves ensuring flawless execution across the design process, conducting research to improve the product experience through qualitative and quantitative insights, and measuring contributions to business objectives by adding value for both users and the business. The designer will also partner with the marketing team to ensure solutions align with user voice and brand identity, and inspire and drive end-to-end product and feature improvements.

Skills

Product Design
Interaction Design
Visual Design
User Research
Design Thinking
Pixel Perfect Execution
Cross-functional Collaboration
B2B2C
Consumer Products
Internal Tools

April

Integrated tax filing for financial apps

About April

April simplifies the tax filing process by integrating it into existing financial applications like banking and payroll. Users can import their financial data with a single click, which saves time and reduces the hassle of manual entry. As an IRS Authorized e-file provider, April allows clients to electronically file their tax returns securely. The company stands out from competitors by offering transparent pricing with no hidden fees, ensuring clients know exactly what they will pay upfront. April caters to a wide range of clients, including parents, students, and workers, and guarantees maximum refunds, providing peace of mind that clients will receive the best possible outcome from their tax returns. The goal of April is to make tax filing easier and more accessible for everyone.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$38.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Chime's free tax filing service poses a threat to April's pricing model.
April's reliance on fintech partnerships could be risky if partners switch providers.
Competition from Chime's expanded tax filing program may impact April's market share.

Differentiation

April integrates tax filing into existing financial apps for seamless user experience.
April offers transparent pricing with no hidden fees, unlike many competitors.
April is an IRS Authorized e-file provider, ensuring compliance and reliability.

Upsides

April's partnerships with over 20 fintech platforms expand its market reach.
AI-driven tax filing offers personalized, efficient solutions for diverse tax scenarios.
April's maximum refund guarantee enhances customer trust and satisfaction.

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