Design Technologist (Fintech)

TL;DR

Design Technologist (Fintech): Own complex product areas end-to-end by building functional prototypes in code with an accent on high-fidelity prototyping, customer intuition, and AI tools. Focus on shaping product direction, evolving design systems, and ensuring exceptional craft in banking products.

Location: On-site in NYC

Salary: $130,000 - $280,000

Company

Modern banking platform for startups to open accounts, issue cards, manage expenses, pay bills, and close books.

What you will do

• Design by making: own complex product areas end-to-end using functional prototypes as primary tool.
• Build deep customer expertise in how founders manage money through research and pattern recognition.
• Set product direction by shaping what gets built, cut, or rethought with design judgment.
• Maintain high standards for usability, interaction quality, and visual refinement.
• Work AI-native: use AI tools to accelerate processes and integrate into product experiences.
• Evolve hirify.global's design system including principles for complex financial platforms.

Requirements

• 4+ years designing digital products with portfolio showing end-to-end ownership and exceptional craft; fintech experience a plus.
• Prototype beyond Figma in code and AI tools; comfortable with the material but not an engineer.
• Work autonomously in ambiguity, plan your own work, thrive without heavy management.
• Design for complexity including edge cases and dense workflows.
• Communicate precisely, explain why behind designs to executives, engineers, and users.
• Strong taste and judgment that influences others.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity, healthcare benefits, and paid time off.
• Inclusive and equitable environment with professional growth opportunities.
• Diversity as core value supporting broad market understanding.