Senior Product Designer

Hiive; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech/marketplace startup is looking for a Senior Product Designer to lead product design initiatives. You will collaborate with product managers and engineers to define requirements, create scalable design systems, and conduct user testing. The ideal candidate has extensive design experience, is proficient in Figma, and possesses strong analytical skills. We offer competitive compensation, health benefits, and growth opportunities. Join us in downtown Vancouver to make a significant impact in a fast-growing company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee stock option plan

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Commuter benefit

Onsite gym and healthy snacks

Social events and team activities

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional design experience.
• Previous experience facilitating research and user testing.
• Experience with working with and developing design systems.
• Mastery in Figma and other applicable design software.
• Relevant experience with different design methods and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of key product features from conceptualization to execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements.
• Create and maintain a cohesive design system.
• Conduct user research and iterate design solutions.
• Design for both web and mobile, focusing on user experiences.
• Own and evolve the visual and interaction design of the product.
• Lead design reviews and present concepts to stakeholders.

Skills

Professional design experience

Facilitating research and user testing

Developing design systems

Mastery in Figma

Design methods and techniques

Job description

Overview

Recognized as one of Canada’s top startups two years in a row — climbing from #4 in 2024 to #2 in 2025 — Hiive is a fintech/marketplace startup connecting buyers and sellers of stock in venture-backed pre-IPO companies. Thanks to our industry-leading technology and best-in-class sales and trading team, we are home to the fastest-growing marketplace for the stock of “unicorns” on the planet. As a profitable and rapidly growing business backed by US venture capital investors, we are seeking to scale our high-performing team. Interested in learning more about life at Hiive? Check out our careers page to see how you can grow with us!

As a Senior Product Designer at Hiive, you’ll join a fast-growing, high-impact product team. You’ll work within a modern tech stack alongside strong Design, Product, and Engineering partners who move quickly yet also care deeply about craft. We’re looking for someone who can ramp up fast, collaborate cross-functionally, and help drive meaningful, measurable outcomes for the business.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design of key product features and initiatives, from conceptualization to high-fidelity execution.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and other designers, to define product requirements and design solutions that meet both user needs and business goals.
• Creating and maintaining a cohesive, scalable design system to ensure consistency across products and platforms.
• Conducting user research, usability testing, and gathering feedback to iterate and improve design solutions.
• Designing for both web and mobile, with a focus on creating intuitive and delightful user experiences across devices.
• Owning and evolving the visual and interaction design of the product, ensuring high-quality, pixel-perfect designs.
• Leading design reviews and presenting design concepts to stakeholders across the company.
• Supporting others around you, championing the company values with a positive outlook.
• Responding effectively and respectfully to various working conditions with a growth mindset.

Required Experience

• 6+ years of professional design experience.
• Previous experience facilitating research and user testing.
• Experience with working with and developing design systems.
• Mastery in Figma and other applicable design software.
• Relevant experience with different design methods and techniques.
• An online or PDF portfolio (please include any passwords).

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience working in a Fintech startup or designing for marketplaces.
• Ability to adapt well in quickly changing environments.

Compensation, Benefits, & Perks

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and contribution.
• Opportunity to participate in ownership of a rapidly growing early-stage startup through our employee stock option plan.
• Comprehensive 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums, a health and personal spending account.
• A dedicated desk in our Vancouver, BC HQ, in the heart of downtown, with a fridge stocked with healthy snacks and drinks, an onsite gym, and a gorgeous rooftop amenity.
• Enjoy a $20-per-day commuter benefit for every day you work in our Vancouver HQ.
• An engaging social calendar, including bi-weekly catered lunches, bi-weekly “Friday bar,” team workouts, annual summer party, and holiday party, two “onsite” all-team retreats each year, semi-annual team-building events, and Hiive Womens’ Network events.
• Significant opportunities for growth into team leadership and management roles.
• Entrepreneurial culture and a small and dynamic team.
• Sponsorship, immigration, and relocation for exceptional candidates.

Hiive is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed.