Product Designer

About SmartAsset

SmartAsset is a leading online platform that delivers consumer-oriented financial insights, educational articles, and interactive calculators aimed at helping individuals make informed financial choices. The platform reaches approximately 23 million users monthly through original content, publishing collaborations, and proprietary tools. Additionally, SmartAsset operates the Advisor Marketing Platform (AMP), connecting consumers with trusted fiduciary financial advisors. Recognized with notable awards including the 2025 ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Firm Award and featured on Y Combinator's Top Companies list, SmartAsset completed a $110 million Series D funding round in 2021, valuing the company at over $1 billion.

Team Environment

This role is part of the Product team that supports the consumer funnel and web platform used by millions exploring financial decisions. The team operates in close-knit, cross-functional pods of designers, product managers, and engineers who iterate rapidly based on real user interaction data and experiments. This setting offers opportunities for accelerated professional growth, direct feedback from experiment results, and collaboration with colleagues committed to detailed, effective design.

Key Responsibilities

• Create intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for various SmartAsset products, progressing from wireframes to high-fidelity mockups while adhering to established design systems.
• Develop and maintain organized design artifacts such as wireframes, user flows, mockups, and prototypes to clearly convey concepts to product managers and engineers.
• Engage in daily collaboration with product pods, including PMs, engineers, and marketing teams, to deliver cohesive and polished user experiences.
• Incorporate usability and accessibility best practices into designs, with mentorship from senior designers.
• Leverage analytics insights and A/B test results for continuous improvement and iteration of designs.
• Contribute to the upkeep and enhancement of the shared design system and component library.
• Assist in user research and testing activities, applying resulting feedback to design solutions.
• Present and justify design decisions to the team, responding to feedback to ensure alignment with business goals and user needs.

Required Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of UX or product design experience focused on web or mobile applications.
• A portfolio demonstrating clear, usable interface designs and logical user flows.
• Proficiency with Figma design software.
• Capability to incorporate design feedback from a range of stakeholders including product managers, engineers, and senior designers.
• A solid understanding of fundamental UX principles and visual design concepts such as hierarchy, layout, and basic accessibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or exposure to data-driven design practices and A/B testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design approaches.
• Basic familiarity with HTML/CSS and the implementation process of designs.
• Experience working within or contributing to design systems.
• Interest in or prior exposure to fintech or other regulated industries.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced Agile development environment.
• A degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a comparable field, or equivalent practical experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended durations while working on a computer.
• Ability to communicate effectively through phone or video conferencing (especially for concierge and sales roles).

Benefits and Perks

• Fully remote working arrangement available across the contiguous United States, providing flexibility to work from a preferred location.
• Comprehensive health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision plans from established national providers.
• Company-paid life and accidental death & disability insurance, with additional supplemental plans offered for enhanced coverage.
• Financial wellness programs including a 401(k) plan with employer match, pre-tax flexible spending (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA), and equity plans accessible to all employees.
• Generous leave policies covering vacation, sick leave, and parental leave to support work-life balance.
• Additional benefits such as pet insurance, home office stipends, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

SmartAsset promotes inclusion and diversity, ensuring fair employment practices regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Candidates with disabilities or special accommodation needs are encouraged to request support during the recruitment process.

Compensation Summary

Residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, Rhode Island, Washington, and New York City have a salary range of $100,000 to $152,000 plus Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and benefits. Salaries are determined based on factors including skill level, experience, and geographic location within the contiguous United States, ensuring a non-discriminatory approach.