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Lead Product Designer
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Fizz .
Base pay range $135,000.00/yr - $210,000.00/yr
About Us Fizz is the #1 money app for students. Whether you want to build credit, manage your money or have no idea where to start, Fizz is there to help you every step of the way. Students at over 300 universities including Michigan State, University of Florida, UCLA and Harvard choose Fizz for safe credit building with daily autopay, smart spend limits, and local campus deals. Fizz is backed by Kleiner Perkins, SV Angel, Y Combinator, and the founders of eight Unicorns.
Job Description We are seeking a driven and experienced Lead Product Designer to join our lean Design team. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of hands‑on experience in product design, specifically in native mobile experiences, with a portfolio that demonstrates the ability to lead complex projects end‑to‑end. They have a strong design intuition, are able to execute at a high level on a multidisciplinary design/engineering team, and have a deep understanding of systems and strategy. Experience in the fintech industry is preferred.
Qualifications
5-8 years of experience in product design, preferably in the fintech sector
Experience working directly with engineers to ship consumer‑facing mobile products
Strong portfolio that demonstrates ownership and care for your craft
Proficiency in Figma, including auto layout, design systems, and prototyping
Interest or experience working at a startup
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with design and leadership to map out and develop elegant, world‑class experiences
Execute product initiatives end‑to‑end
Collaborate directly with engineers on product releases, leading design reviews, handoffs, and QA processes
Frequently present and communicate your work to facilitate feedback from designers, leadership, and engineers, knowing how to tailor and steer discussions towards decisions or outcomes
Own your Figma documentation as a source of truth for product development and execution, including complex state management, information architecture, and user flows
Conduct UX research, including but not limited to competitive analyses, UX audits, data analyses, user surveys, usability testing, and A/B testing
Optimize and iterate on complex user experiences, including key conversion and growth funnels in‑app
Advocate for user wellness, transparency, and delight
Contribute to our growing design system on a regular basis, leveraging advanced Figma functionalities that allow us to maintain consistency and speed in product development cycles
Discern when to apply pixel‑perfect detail, and when to make sketches and prototypes to expand discussions
Prioritize and self‑manage tasks, communicating timelines effectively
How To Thrive In This Role
Be a key facilitator in building a design‑led culture through discussion, education, and collaboration with the Fizz team
Convey the narrative of your designs to stakeholders and team members in compelling ways
Express our brand beyond just the visual; through design systems, interaction design, copywriting, and innovative solutions
Be a generative partner in product meetings, bringing ideas and insights from an informed perspective
Regularly challenge and be challenged, growing through curiosity and collaboration
Monitor events and data within key user experiences to orchestrate high‑impact, data‑driven initiatives
Be excited about learning new tools and methods, and stay up‑to‑date with the latest developments in product design and fintech
Bonus Qualifications
Experience designing mobile or web conversion funnels and onboarding experiences
Interest or experience in interactive motion design (i.e. tools like Rive)
Demonstrated experience building design systems in Figma, including experience with Token Studio and variables
Experience with Framer and/or Webflow
If you don’t match 100% of these qualifications but have a demonstrated track record in crafting successful product experiences, please still apply!
Fizz Perks
High potential for growth & complete ownership from the beginning
Work with colleagues who get it
Rapid learning environment
Competitive base salary
Generous equity in an early‑stage startup
100% employer paid medical benefits
New York City Office with remote option and flexible WFH policy
Unlimited vacation policy with 15 official company holidays
401K plan with 4% company match
16 weeks of paid parental leave including adoption and fostering
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Lead Product Designer
role at
Fizz .
Base pay range $135,000.00/yr - $210,000.00/yr
About Us Fizz is the #1 money app for students. Whether you want to build credit, manage your money or have no idea where to start, Fizz is there to help you every step of the way. Students at over 300 universities including Michigan State, University of Florida, UCLA and Harvard choose Fizz for safe credit building with daily autopay, smart spend limits, and local campus deals. Fizz is backed by Kleiner Perkins, SV Angel, Y Combinator, and the founders of eight Unicorns.
Job Description We are seeking a driven and experienced Lead Product Designer to join our lean Design team. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of hands‑on experience in product design, specifically in native mobile experiences, with a portfolio that demonstrates the ability to lead complex projects end‑to‑end. They have a strong design intuition, are able to execute at a high level on a multidisciplinary design/engineering team, and have a deep understanding of systems and strategy. Experience in the fintech industry is preferred.
Qualifications
5-8 years of experience in product design, preferably in the fintech sector
Experience working directly with engineers to ship consumer‑facing mobile products
Strong portfolio that demonstrates ownership and care for your craft
Proficiency in Figma, including auto layout, design systems, and prototyping
Interest or experience working at a startup
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with design and leadership to map out and develop elegant, world‑class experiences
Execute product initiatives end‑to‑end
Collaborate directly with engineers on product releases, leading design reviews, handoffs, and QA processes
Frequently present and communicate your work to facilitate feedback from designers, leadership, and engineers, knowing how to tailor and steer discussions towards decisions or outcomes
Own your Figma documentation as a source of truth for product development and execution, including complex state management, information architecture, and user flows
Conduct UX research, including but not limited to competitive analyses, UX audits, data analyses, user surveys, usability testing, and A/B testing
Optimize and iterate on complex user experiences, including key conversion and growth funnels in‑app
Advocate for user wellness, transparency, and delight
Contribute to our growing design system on a regular basis, leveraging advanced Figma functionalities that allow us to maintain consistency and speed in product development cycles
Discern when to apply pixel‑perfect detail, and when to make sketches and prototypes to expand discussions
Prioritize and self‑manage tasks, communicating timelines effectively
How To Thrive In This Role
Be a key facilitator in building a design‑led culture through discussion, education, and collaboration with the Fizz team
Convey the narrative of your designs to stakeholders and team members in compelling ways
Express our brand beyond just the visual; through design systems, interaction design, copywriting, and innovative solutions
Be a generative partner in product meetings, bringing ideas and insights from an informed perspective
Regularly challenge and be challenged, growing through curiosity and collaboration
Monitor events and data within key user experiences to orchestrate high‑impact, data‑driven initiatives
Be excited about learning new tools and methods, and stay up‑to‑date with the latest developments in product design and fintech
Bonus Qualifications
Experience designing mobile or web conversion funnels and onboarding experiences
Interest or experience in interactive motion design (i.e. tools like Rive)
Demonstrated experience building design systems in Figma, including experience with Token Studio and variables
Experience with Framer and/or Webflow
If you don’t match 100% of these qualifications but have a demonstrated track record in crafting successful product experiences, please still apply!
Fizz Perks
High potential for growth & complete ownership from the beginning
Work with colleagues who get it
Rapid learning environment
Competitive base salary
Generous equity in an early‑stage startup
100% employer paid medical benefits
New York City Office with remote option and flexible WFH policy
Unlimited vacation policy with 15 official company holidays
401K plan with 4% company match
16 weeks of paid parental leave including adoption and fostering
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