Lead Product Designer – Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design process for various Acorns Early and Early Invest projects, from initial problem identification to high-fidelity design and final handoff.

• Collaborate with product and engineering leaders to define project scope, prioritize tasks, and make necessary trade-offs.

• Convert business objectives and customer insights into product ideas and experience strategies.

• Craft user experiences for both parents and children, ensuring clarity and trust are prioritized.

• Rapidly prototype and test concepts prior to committing engineering resources.

• Mentor and provide constructive feedback to fellow designers on the Family team.

• Present design work and the underlying rationale to senior stakeholders, fostering alignment across various teams.

• Contribute to the development of the Acorns design system.

• Assist engineering teams throughout the build process and quality assurance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in product design.

• A portfolio showcasing shipped consumer mobile projects.

• Demonstrated ability to lead projects from inception to completion.

• Capability to set design direction and achieve consensus among product, engineering, and leadership teams.

• Strong strategic thinking and conceptual skills.

• Exceptional interaction design and visual craftsmanship.

• Quick adaptability to existing projects and making informed decisions with limited context.

• Experience in mentoring other designers through feedback and critiques.

• Confident communication and storytelling skills with senior stakeholders.

• Proficiency in Figma and contemporary prototyping tools.

• Experience in fintech, investing, or family-oriented products is advantageous.

• A strong desire to create transformative products.

• Remarkable drive and attention to detail in project delivery.

• A belief that work is connected to one's life mission.

• An optimistic view on the potential for societal transformation.

• Must have work authorization in the United States; Acorns participates in E-Verify.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation.

• A remote-first work environment offering flexibility to work from anywhere.

• Optional access to office facilities in Irvine, CA.

• A talented and motivated team.

• An opportunity to address meaningful societal challenges through your work.