Senior Product Designer

Valon; California, New York, San Francisco (MO, NY, CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Product Designer to take charge of major product areas, ensuring user-centered experiences that simplify complex workflows. This role involves collaborating closely with product managers and engineers in a dynamic startup environment, driving design clarity and excellence. Candidates should have a strong background in product design, particularly in fintech or SaaS, and be ready to lead design initiatives that enhance the homeowner experience. Join a team committed to transforming the mortgage industry by empowering users and delivering peace of mind through thoughtful design.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, & vision benefits

401k plan

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Company-wide orientation and learning opportunities

Quarterly team outings

Flexible paid time off

12 weeks paid baby bonding time

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of product design experience, ideally in fintech or SaaS.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating interaction design and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Own UX and UI design for core product areas from discovery to delivery.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

User Empathy

Strong Communication

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Interaction Design

Systems Thinking

Education

5–7+ years of product design experience

Tools

LLM/Generative AI tools

Job description

About the Company

Valon’s mission is to empower every homeowner. We believe the journey of home ownership starts when you get your keys, but lasts far beyond. We’re creating a world where home ownership comes with ease, security, and financial know-how. Our growing team of engineers, operators, product enthusiasts, and experienced servicing professionals are leveraging technology to fundamentally improve the homeownership experience. Through mortgage servicing—the process of paying off one’s mortgage—Valon is taking the first step in transforming the industry one homeowner, and lender, at a time.

Design at Valon

We’re rebuilding trust in the mortgage industry by simplifying things, empowering users to make confident decisions, and delivering peace of mind. We create clarity for homeowners and provide efficient tools for servicers, setting new usability and operational excellence standards.

Your application requires a portfolio for consideration.

About This Role

Valon seeks a Senior Product Designer to take end-to-end ownership of major product areas and other key initiatives. You will partner closely with PMs and engineers to clarify complex problems and deliver thoughtful, user-centered experiences. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in execution, is biased toward action, and is ready to lead design for a core product area.

Responsibilities

• Own the UX and UI design for a core product area from discovery through delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering partners in an agile, fast-paced environment.
• Translate complex workflows into simple, elegant user experiences.
• Contribute to product strategy and roadmap conversations through the lens of user experience.
• Provide feedback to peers and help elevate the overall craft of the design team.

Qualities We Value on the Design Team

• User Empathy and Advocacy: Deep understanding of user needs and ability to represent those needs in every design decision.
• Strong Communication and Collaboration: Can articulate design decisions and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Critical Thinking and Thought Partnership: Provide thoughtful input on product and design strategy, focusing on long-term impact.
• Humble and Growth-Oriented Mindset: Continuously seeking ways to improve and contribute to team success.
• Balanced Approach: Cares about the big picture but executes with precision in design details.
• Startup Mindset: Excited to work in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment.

Required Background

• 5–7+ years of product design experience, ideally in fintech, SaaS, or enterprise environments.
• A portfolio that demonstrates strong interaction design, systems thinking, and problem-solving.
• Experience shipping and iterating on complex products end-to-end.
• Comfort working with ambiguity and driving clarity.
• Practical communication skills for collaborating cross-functionally.

Bonus Points For

• Familiarity with LLM/Generative AI tools.
• Experience designing workflows, internal tools, or B2B SaaS products.
• Familiarity with user research, usability testing, and data-driven design decisions.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary band: $157,500 to $184,500.
• Compensation: competitive salary with a meaningful stake in the company via equity, and 401k plan.
• Health & well-being: comprehensive medical, dental, & vision benefits.
• Commuter benefits: pre-tax deductions for public transportation, rideshare services, and parking expenses.
• Grow together: company-wide orientation and learning & development opportunities.
• Play together: quarterly budgets for team and company outings.
• Generous time off: flexible paid time off, sick days, and 11 company holidays.
• Baby bonding time: 12 weeks off for both birthing and non-birthing parents - fully paid.

This Base Compensation pay range applies to our New York City located staff and may differ according to location.

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