Principal Product Designer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Principal Product Designer (Design Systems): Building and scaling a cohesive multi-product design system for a homeowners insurance platform with an accent on token architecture and Figma-to-code parity. Focus on unifying disconnected component libraries, establishing governance models, and leveraging AI tools to accelerate the design-to-code pipeline.

Location: Must be based in one of the 40 listed US states or reside in Ontario, Canada

Salary: $190K – $210K

Company

hirify.global is a remote-first insurance technology company simplifying homeownership through data-driven insurance and financial products.

What you will do

• Audit existing component libraries and product experiences using AI tools to create a data-backed unification plan.
• Own and drive the token architecture (primitive, semantic, component) as the single source of truth for design and code.
• Establish Figma-to-code parity and partner with engineering on implementation pipelines.
• Define the contribution model, governance, and versioning to prevent system fragmentation.
• Advocate for and implement accessibility standards using automated testing and AI audits.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to ensure a cohesive brand experience across all surfaces.

Requirements

• 7+ years of product design experience with a significant focus on design systems.
• Deep expertise in token architecture and mastery of Figma (variables, libraries, modes).
• Proven ability to use AI tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code) to automate documentation and design tasks.
• Experience influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority in a federated organization.
• Must be able to live and work full-time in one of the listed US states or Ontario, Canada.

Nice to have

• Experience in insurance, fintech, or other highly regulated product domains.
• Familiarity with Storybook, Chromatic, and token transformers like Style Dictionary.
• Comfort reading or contributing to component code (e.g., Angular, Rails).

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary, RSUs, and annual leadership incentive plan.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with company-funded HSA.
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
• Flexible PTO (typically 15-20 days) and 8 company holidays.
• Generous paid parental leave (up to 14 weeks for birthing parents).
• Professional development budgets for certifications and conferences.

Hiring process

• Interviews with recruiters, hiring managers, and team members.
• Relevant skills assessment.
• Human-centric evaluation process with prompt updates and feedback.