Staff and Senior Product Designer (Multiple Roles, Multiple Teams) at Wealthsimple

New York, New York, United States

Wealthsimple Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience designing for consumer-facing mobile apps (React Native, native iOS/Android)
  • Strong UX and visual design skills, with the ability to turn complex problems into simple, elegant experiences
  • A user-first mindset and a strong product sense — you know when to sweat the details and when to move quickly
  • A collaborative approach and clear communication style
  • Experience working closely with product and engineering teams to ship real products
  • A passion for personal finance, and an interest in banking, investing, or financial planning tools
  • For Senior Designers: a track record of shipping high-quality, impactful work end-to-end
  • For Staff Designers: experience leading large initiatives, mentoring others, and driving design quality and strategy at a higher level
  • Portfolio demonstrating: how you’ve tackled ambiguous product challenges and found clarity, your process and rationale behind design decisions, your impact on the product and business, and how you’ve used insights to advocate for client needs

Responsibilities

  • Design thoughtful, high-impact product experiences that empower clients to make smarter financial decisions
  • Partner closely with product, engineering, content, and research throughout the entire product development process
  • Own the full design stack — from early discovery and prototyping to high-fidelity visuals and micro-interactions
  • Conduct research and use data to understand client needs, identify opportunities, and inform design decisions
  • Help evolve our design system and scale the product with consistency, craft, and intention
  • Raise the bar for quality and clarity — not just in your own work, but across the team

Skills

Product Design
UX Design
UI Design
Prototyping
User Research
Design Systems
Micro-interactions
Visual Design
Interaction Design

Wealthsimple

Digital platform for investing and financial management

About Wealthsimple

Wealthsimple provides a range of financial tools that help individuals manage their money effectively. Their services include automated investing, where users can set up investment accounts that automatically adjust based on market conditions, and commission-free stock trading, allowing users to buy and sell stocks without paying fees. They also offer cryptocurrency investments for those interested in digital currencies and a straightforward tax filing service that is designed to be quick and user-friendly. Wealthsimple stands out from its competitors by focusing on young professionals and tech-savvy individuals, providing a digital platform that is easy to navigate and understand. The company's goal is to simplify financial management, making it accessible to everyone by using technology to create a more personal and approachable experience in finance.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$826.6MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Professional Development Budget
Wellness Program
Remote Work Options
Paid Holidays

Risks

Increased competition from zero-commission brokers could erode Wealthsimple's market share.
Invite-only rollout of Wealthsimple Cash may limit user adoption and growth.
Rapid cryptocurrency adoption pressures Wealthsimple to innovate its offerings continuously.

Differentiation

Wealthsimple offers a human-centric approach to finance with user-friendly digital tools.
The company provides a seamless platform for investing, trading, saving, and tax filing.
Wealthsimple targets young, tech-savvy professionals seeking accessible financial management solutions.

Upsides

Wealthsimple's AUA reached $50 billion, indicating strong market presence and growth potential.
The rise of AI-driven advisory services can enhance Wealthsimple's personalized investment offerings.
Fractional shares' popularity aligns with Wealthsimple's target demographic, boosting user acquisition.

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