Senior Product Designer at Guideline

United States

Guideline Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience designing for cross-platform web and mobile applications
  • Demonstrated ability to design simple solutions to complex user problems
  • Strong storytelling and communication to articulate design decisions across the broader organization
  • An eye for high-quality, well-crafted visual and interaction design
  • Ability to balance between short-term feature building and long-term business goals

Responsibilities

  • Partner with product management, engineering, design and research teams to define and implement high-impact initiatives
  • Lead the design strategy and oversee the execution from concept to implementation within your area
  • Help refine and deliver clear storytelling around product needs and opportunities
  • Craft intuitive and engaging user journeys that connect with our audience
  • Design and deliver high-quality product enhancements

Skills

Product Design
UX Design
UI Design
Web Design
Mobile Design
Interaction Design
Visual Design
User Journeys
Design Strategy
Storytelling

Guideline

Affordable 401(k) and IRA retirement plans

About Guideline

Guideline provides affordable and customizable 401(k) retirement plans and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) for businesses of all sizes, particularly targeting small to medium-sized enterprises and specific sectors like dental practices. Their service includes end-to-end management of retirement plans, which features automatic enrollment, low monthly fees, and compliance testing. Guideline acts as a 3(38) fiduciary, taking responsibility for managing investment options to ensure they benefit employees. The company operates on a subscription-based model, charging a low monthly fee that covers essential services, with options for additional features like profit sharing and matching. They also offer Guideline Pro, a platform that equips financial professionals with tools to assist clients in retirement planning. Guideline's goal is to make retirement plans more accessible and affordable, helping more individuals save for their future.

San Mateo, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$329.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Flexible vacation policy
Company equity
401(k) with matching contributions
100% paid employee insurance coverage
Annual learning & development stipend
Parental leave
Sabbatical after 5 years of employment

Risks

Increased competition from QuickBooks Payroll could shift market share.
Reliance on Vanguard poses a risk if fee structures change.
New Starter plan and Enterprise tier may increase operational complexity.

Differentiation

Guideline offers a flat fee per participant, unlike asset-based fee models.
Guideline acts as a 3(38) fiduciary, managing investment options for clients.
Guideline provides end-to-end retirement plan management, including compliance and reporting.

Upsides

Increased demand for digital financial services boosts Guideline's digital-first approach.
Partnership with QuickBooks Payroll enhances retirement benefits for small businesses.
Guideline's new mobile app increases accessibility and user engagement.

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