Senior Product Designer (Remote) at PolicyMe

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Insurance, InsurtechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have over 5 years of experience designing user-centric digital products, ideally in a fast-paced, consumer-focused environment. A strong foundation in visual design, interaction design, and information architecture is required, along with a portfolio demonstrating elegant solutions to complex problems. Proven ability to conduct user research, synthesize insights, and translate findings into actionable design decisions is necessary. Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, navigating ambiguity, and familiarity with design systems are also essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are expected.

Responsibilities

The Senior Product Designer will own the end-to-end design process, from exploratory research to high-fidelity designs, and drive customer and product understanding through research methods. They will collaborate with product managers and engineers to define problems and craft solutions, support major product initiatives, and use the existing design system while contributing to its evolution. Participation in team rituals, clear communication of design decisions, and balancing speed with quality through iteration are key duties.

Skills

Product Design

UI Design

UX Research

Wireframing

Prototyping

Usability Testing

High-Fidelity Design

Customer Journey Mapping

Competitor Benchmarking

Design Systems

A/B Testing

Cross-functional Collaboration

Stakeholder Management

PolicyMe

Online platform for affordable life insurance

About PolicyMe

PolicyMe simplifies life insurance for Canadians by offering affordable coverage options, including critical illness insurance, through an easy-to-use online platform. Customers can access straightforward advice and apply for policies digitally, which helps reduce costs and allows the company to offer lower premiums. Unlike traditional insurance providers, PolicyMe operates with a digital-first approach, minimizing overhead expenses and passing the savings on to clients. The company is backed by reputable partners, enhancing its credibility and financial stability. PolicyMe aims to ensure transparency and customer satisfaction, handling claims with care and using customer feedback to improve services. Additionally, the company fosters a positive work environment through team-building events, even while operating remotely.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$20.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Stock Options

Remote Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from other insurtech startups may erode PolicyMe's market share.

Rapid technological advancements require continuous investment in platform upgrades.

Potential regulatory changes in Canada could increase compliance costs for PolicyMe.

Differentiation

PolicyMe offers the most competitive life insurance pricing in Canada.

The company provides a fully-underwritten term life policy without unnecessary features.

PolicyMe's digital-first approach reduces overhead, offering lower premiums to customers.

Upsides

PolicyMe raised $18 million in Series A funding, boosting its market position.

The launch of Critical Illness Insurance covers 44 conditions, more than average insurers.

Increased demand for digital insurance aligns with PolicyMe's online platform strategy.

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