Senior Product Designer

About the position

AffiniPay is a leading fintech company, based out of Austin, Texas. As the market leader in professional services payments and practice management software, AffiniPay’s tech products serve legal, accounting, architectural, engineering and construction firms. AffiniPay has been recognized as one of Inc. 5000’s fastest growing companies in the U.S. for 13 years in a row, and as a result, our teams continue to grow as well! As a Senior Product Designer, you will play a critical role in defining and delivering user-centered product experiences that drive impact and innovation. Leveraging your expertise in design principles, research methodologies, and user-centered approaches, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and shape long-term strategies. You will champion scalable, sustainable design solutions that align with both user needs and business objectives. You have a proven ability to design products and deliver outputs including the product or platform. You also engage in community contribution to improve and maintain our culture and operations - making Affinipay a better place to work.

Responsibilities

• Drive impactful design by delivering frameworks, principles, and designs across a wide range of projects to accelerate initiatives and align stakeholders across teams and business units.
• Define and measure the success of designs in terms of business impact and usability, using data and metrics to drive iteration.
• Collaborate with 1-2 development teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive user experiences that meet expected outcomes in a timely manner.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment by leading workshops, design sprints, and discussions to resolve conflicts and prioritize opportunities.
• Work on scalable platform solutions, leveraging and contributing to design systems and incorporating innovative technologies.
• Collaborate with the UX Director to promote adoption and alignment across teams.
• Incorporate accessibility standards into design solutions to ensure an inclusive user experience.
• Conduct user research independently and collaborate with researchers to gather insights that inform design decisions.
• Develop and refine prototypes for evaluative research and ideal-state experiences, driving iterative improvement.
• Use storytelling, facilitation, and visualization to inspire alignment and achieve shared objectives.
• Provide informal mentorship to junior designers, offering guidance during design critiques and collaborative sessions.

Requirements

• A bachelor's or master's degree in a related field such as HCI, computer science, graphic design, or a related field, and/or equivalent of at least 5+ years of experience in UX design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end design processes, including complex flows, detailed UI specifications, and successful cross-team collaboration.
• Extensive experience conducting advanced user research and testing, including creating detailed user personas and conducting usability testing.
• Deep understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as extensive experience with front-end development frameworks such as React or Angular.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with other designers, developers, and stakeholders.
• Ability to think strategically about user needs and design solutions that meet those needs.
• Extensive experience using design tools such as Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or similar tools.
• Expert understanding of design systems and how they can be used to create consistent and scalable designs.

Benefits

• Fully covered medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Flexible paid time off policy.
• 401K with a company match.
• Competitive compensation packages including mid-year and end-of-year bonuses and equity options.
• Health Wellness Program including nutrition consultations and mental health apps.
• Parental resources including 16 weeks of paid time off for primary caregivers.
• Professional development opportunities including mentorships and leadership programs.
• Matching Gift Program and organized activities focused on donations and volunteerism.
• D&I initiatives providing educational opportunities regarding multicultural issues.
• Incredible in-office experience including free lunch delivery and a fully stocked kitchen.