Altruist
Lead Product Designer, Experience
Altruist, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
About Altruist
Altruist is the modern custodian built exclusively for independent financial advisors that combines a self-clearing brokerage firm with intuitive software for account opening, trading, reporting, and billing - all in one streamlined solution. Financial advisors across the U.S. have partnered with Altruist to reduce costs, save time, grow their business, and provide better outcomes for their clients. Our mission is to make financial advice better, more affordable, and accessible to everyone - butwe can't do it alone. We're seeking exceptional talent to join our team. That's where you come in!
If you're passionate about challenging the status quo and making a meaningful impact in the financial advice industry, we'd love to meet you!
But first, our values
Kindness
- Kindness doesn't just equal niceness. We listen to understand. We embrace, and encourage healthy debate and diverse perspectives. We approach conflict openly, honestly, and respectfully.
Brilliance
- Humility is the skill we're most proud of and possessing a growth mindset is always top of mind. We take ownership in everything we touch; regularly using our unique superpowers to reach a common goal as a team. We succeed and fail as one.
Grit
- When challenges arise, we stay laser focused on achieving our mission and finding a way forward, even when it's hard. We are nimble and maintain a sense of urgency, swiftly adapting to change and overcoming obstacles.
About the position
Altruist is entering an exciting phase, and we're looking for a Lead Product Designer with exceptional mobile-design experience to join our Product Design team.
What you'll doWork closely with Product, Engineering, and Design to visualize a revolutionary new platform for financial advisors and their clientsBuild detailed product flows, including error states and edge casesDesign for both desktop and mobileApply data, research, and customer insights to design decisionsAlign with product and engineering to determine what success means for a given initiativeOwn the end-to-end design from ideation and research to executionIterate quickly through mockups and clickable prototypes that may range in fidelity and functionalityWork within defined timelines to prioritize your work for maximum impactWork within our existing styles and design system to create a cohesive experienceWhat you'll bring
5-7 years of experienceStrong mobile app experienceA dedication to turning complex problems into simple and engaging experiencesHigh attention to detail when it comes to UI designExcellent UX ability, visual design, and product thinkingComfort with an iterative design process using quantitative and qualitative data to inform design and product improvementsMust be humble, collaborative, have a positive attitude, and be a joy to work with (egos left at the door, please)Strong qualitative, analytical, and problem-solving skillsExperience speaking to the goals of your work as well as successes and failuresA love for testing prototypes to ensure a user's experience is beautiful, simple, and seamlessFluency in FigmaBe a great team player with the ability to collaborate with Product and Engineering, combined with an ownership mentality over your workHave the ability to move fast and ship work while maintaining a high standard of quality, balancing business needs and health of the overall organization with your desire to strive for perfectionAn entrepreneur mindset with the ability to take initiative, seeing projects through from start to finish with a high attention to detailBonus Points
Great UX copywriting skills to help bring life to your visual designFintech experienceExperience in designing SaaS across B2B and B2C use casesSan Francisco, CA salary range
$170,000-$220,000 USD
What we bring
Attracting and retaining top-tier talent is a priority. We are proud of the culture we've built and are cognizant of the ever-changing professional landscape. Our dynamic offering of perks and benefits are tailored for you to feel your best while doing your best.
A hybrid work schedule to promote strong, in-person collaboration and a healthy work-life-balance.Stunning, amenity-filled office spaces in Culver City, CA and Dallas, TX. Our offices are intentionally designed for comfort, collaboration, and productivity. Employees get to enjoy free parking and EV charging, cold-brew and kombucha on tap, a fully stocked pantry with snacks, etc.Competitive salary and equity packagesPremium healthcare, dental, and vision insurance plans401k savings plan with matching contributions and immediate vestingFlexible PTO so you can satisfy your passions outside of workGenerous paid parental leaveProfessional growth and development opportunities including an employee mobility program and an annual L&D budget allocation for each employeePhysical and emotional wellness programs that nurture both your mind and bodyCompany perks program (includes discounts on pet insurance, fitness, cell phone plans, entertainment and travel, etc.)Financial guidance program (includes counseling on navigating debt, tracking personal spend, saving and planning goals, home-purchasing preparedness, etc.)
Total compensation includes a competitive benefits package along with equity in the form of Stock Options (ISOs). A salary offer will be determined by a number of factors including experience, skill level, internal pay equity, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. We review all employee pay and compensation programs regularly to ensure fair, equitable, and competitive pay. At Altruist, we are committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation by leveraging market data to inform our pay bands. Base salaries will be reviewed at regular intervals throughout the year, typically in conjunction with performance review cycles. By evaluating compensation on a regular basis, we are able to reward high performance and ensure all employees have opportunities for growth.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Altruist we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Altruist is the modern custodian built exclusively for independent financial advisors that combines a self-clearing brokerage firm with intuitive software for account opening, trading, reporting, and billing - all in one streamlined solution. Financial advisors across the U.S. have partnered with Altruist to reduce costs, save time, grow their business, and provide better outcomes for their clients. Our mission is to make financial advice better, more affordable, and accessible to everyone - butwe can't do it alone. We're seeking exceptional talent to join our team. That's where you come in!
If you're passionate about challenging the status quo and making a meaningful impact in the financial advice industry, we'd love to meet you!
But first, our values
Kindness
- Kindness doesn't just equal niceness. We listen to understand. We embrace, and encourage healthy debate and diverse perspectives. We approach conflict openly, honestly, and respectfully.
Brilliance
- Humility is the skill we're most proud of and possessing a growth mindset is always top of mind. We take ownership in everything we touch; regularly using our unique superpowers to reach a common goal as a team. We succeed and fail as one.
Grit
- When challenges arise, we stay laser focused on achieving our mission and finding a way forward, even when it's hard. We are nimble and maintain a sense of urgency, swiftly adapting to change and overcoming obstacles.
About the position
Altruist is entering an exciting phase, and we're looking for a Lead Product Designer with exceptional mobile-design experience to join our Product Design team.
What you'll doWork closely with Product, Engineering, and Design to visualize a revolutionary new platform for financial advisors and their clientsBuild detailed product flows, including error states and edge casesDesign for both desktop and mobileApply data, research, and customer insights to design decisionsAlign with product and engineering to determine what success means for a given initiativeOwn the end-to-end design from ideation and research to executionIterate quickly through mockups and clickable prototypes that may range in fidelity and functionalityWork within defined timelines to prioritize your work for maximum impactWork within our existing styles and design system to create a cohesive experienceWhat you'll bring
5-7 years of experienceStrong mobile app experienceA dedication to turning complex problems into simple and engaging experiencesHigh attention to detail when it comes to UI designExcellent UX ability, visual design, and product thinkingComfort with an iterative design process using quantitative and qualitative data to inform design and product improvementsMust be humble, collaborative, have a positive attitude, and be a joy to work with (egos left at the door, please)Strong qualitative, analytical, and problem-solving skillsExperience speaking to the goals of your work as well as successes and failuresA love for testing prototypes to ensure a user's experience is beautiful, simple, and seamlessFluency in FigmaBe a great team player with the ability to collaborate with Product and Engineering, combined with an ownership mentality over your workHave the ability to move fast and ship work while maintaining a high standard of quality, balancing business needs and health of the overall organization with your desire to strive for perfectionAn entrepreneur mindset with the ability to take initiative, seeing projects through from start to finish with a high attention to detailBonus Points
Great UX copywriting skills to help bring life to your visual designFintech experienceExperience in designing SaaS across B2B and B2C use casesSan Francisco, CA salary range
$170,000-$220,000 USD
What we bring
Attracting and retaining top-tier talent is a priority. We are proud of the culture we've built and are cognizant of the ever-changing professional landscape. Our dynamic offering of perks and benefits are tailored for you to feel your best while doing your best.
A hybrid work schedule to promote strong, in-person collaboration and a healthy work-life-balance.Stunning, amenity-filled office spaces in Culver City, CA and Dallas, TX. Our offices are intentionally designed for comfort, collaboration, and productivity. Employees get to enjoy free parking and EV charging, cold-brew and kombucha on tap, a fully stocked pantry with snacks, etc.Competitive salary and equity packagesPremium healthcare, dental, and vision insurance plans401k savings plan with matching contributions and immediate vestingFlexible PTO so you can satisfy your passions outside of workGenerous paid parental leaveProfessional growth and development opportunities including an employee mobility program and an annual L&D budget allocation for each employeePhysical and emotional wellness programs that nurture both your mind and bodyCompany perks program (includes discounts on pet insurance, fitness, cell phone plans, entertainment and travel, etc.)Financial guidance program (includes counseling on navigating debt, tracking personal spend, saving and planning goals, home-purchasing preparedness, etc.)
Total compensation includes a competitive benefits package along with equity in the form of Stock Options (ISOs). A salary offer will be determined by a number of factors including experience, skill level, internal pay equity, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. We review all employee pay and compensation programs regularly to ensure fair, equitable, and competitive pay. At Altruist, we are committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation by leveraging market data to inform our pay bands. Base salaries will be reviewed at regular intervals throughout the year, typically in conjunction with performance review cycles. By evaluating compensation on a regular basis, we are able to reward high performance and ensure all employees have opportunities for growth.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Altruist we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.