Wealthfront

Senior Product Designer, Growth

Palo Alto, California, United States

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

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, and ideally have 5+ years of experience as a Product Designer, with a focus on growth products. Demonstrated experience in consumer financial technology is highly desirable, along with a strong understanding of user research, data analysis, and A/B testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

The Senior Product Designer, Growth will be responsible for designing user experiences across Wealthfront’s core products and strategic initiatives, leveraging qualitative research, product data, and business objectives to drive impactful experiments and scale successful solutions. They will collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, researchers, and other stakeholders to define problems, develop innovative solutions, and ensure a seamless user experience. The role also involves advocating for user-centered design principles and contributing to the overall design strategy for the Growth team.

Skills

Design craft
User motivation understanding
Experimentation and research
Financial technology products
Problem definition
Solution translation
Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Wealthfront

Automated investment and wealth management services

About Wealthfront

Wealthfront provides financial services aimed at helping individuals grow their wealth through a digital platform. Its main offering is an automated investment platform that utilizes robo-advisors—algorithms that manage and invest client funds for long-term growth. This service is complemented by a high-yield cash account that offers a competitive 5.00% APY for short-term savings, provided through partner banks. Additionally, Wealthfront offers a diversified bond portfolio, allowing clients to earn dividends with tax advantages, and a platform for discovering and purchasing stocks to facilitate quick and strategic investment decisions. Unlike many traditional wealth management firms, Wealthfront focuses on automation and ease of use, making financial services accessible to a broader audience. The company's goal is to simplify wealth management and help clients maximize their financial potential.

Key Metrics

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$198.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Free lunches, snacks, coffee
Receive 1:1 mentorship
Caltrain pass, an additional transportation stipend, and relocation bonuses
Monthly wellness reimbursement
Discretionary time off policy and offer 16 weeks of paid parental leave
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

Risks

Increased competition from robo-advisors and traditional institutions may erode market share.
Free wire transfers could increase operational costs without boosting revenue.
Expansion into stock trading faces competition from established platforms like Robinhood.

Differentiation

Wealthfront offers a high-yield cash account with industry-leading 5.00% APY.
The company provides a diversified bond portfolio with tax advantages and no maturity dates.
Wealthfront's automated investment platform uses award-winning algorithms for long-term wealth growth.

Upsides

Wealthfront's cash account now offers up to $8 million in FDIC insurance.
The company has reached $50 billion in client assets, indicating strong growth.
Increased demand for AI-driven financial advice aligns with Wealthfront's robo-advisor services.

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