Published: Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:50:26 GMT
Senior Product Designer at Bestow
Bestow is a leading insurance technology platform that partners with some of the world’s largest and most innovative life insurers. Our mission is to increase financial stability for everyone. We are a team of driven individuals who are committed to making a positive impact. We offer all employees a remote (contiguous 48 only)/hybrid workplace, competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and equity.
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The Product Design team at Bestow is a group of passionate individuals who love solving problems and take pride in their work. We collaborate with cross-functional teams within Bestow and external partners to create user-friendly experiences that adapt to our clients’ needs. Along with the Product Team, we are dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of Bestow’s platform and delivering exceptional online life insurance solutions that reflect our high standards of care and quality.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Designer to join our collaborative UX team. In this role, you will help shape the user experience of our agent platform by creating intuitive and visually appealing tools that support agents in guiding clients through applications. You will work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions that balance a seamless partner experience with a strong and adaptable platform foundation. This is a remote position and reports to our Design Manager. #LI REMOTE
Responsibilities:
– Lead the design process from ideation to execution for key projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.
– Mentor team members and lead impactful design initiatives.
– Collaborate with Product Managers and Engineers to define design strategy and deliver high-quality solutions.
– Create and iterate on wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
– Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and validate concepts.
– Advocate for user-centered design principles and maintain consistency with our design system.
– Mentor and provide feedback to UX team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
– Present design solutions and articulate design rationale to stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
Requirements:
– Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UX/UI design with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of digital products and services.
– Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma or other industry standard programs.
– Experience with user research methods, usability testing, and data-driven design.
– Strong understanding of design systems, responsive design, and accessibility best practices.
– Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly present and advocate for design decisions.
– Proven experience in a collaborative, cross-functional environment, working closely with product and engineering teams to ship software that drives measurable business outcomes.
– Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
Preferred qualifications:
– Enthusiasm for tackling challenging tasks (Our company motto is “Make hard things easier.”).
– Experience designing for a startup.
– Solid understanding of front-end and back-end development processes, enabling you to align design solutions with real technical constraints.
– Familiarity with the insurance or financial industry.
Total Rewards:
At Bestow, we are proud of our team members, innovative products, and culture. Our standard benefits include:
– Competitive salary and equity based on role
– Policies and managers that support work/life balance, such as our flexible paid time off and parental leave programs
– 100% paid-premium option for medical, dental, and vision insurance
– Lifestyle stipend to support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being
– Flexible work-from-home policy and open to remote work
– Remote and WFH options, as well as a beautiful, state-of-the-art office in Dallas’ Deep Ellum, for those who prefer an office setting
– Employee-led diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Recent Employer Awards:
– Best Place for Working Parents 2023
– Great Place to Work Certified, 2022 + 2023 + 2024
– Built In Best Places to Work, 2022 + 2023
– Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Texas 2022 + 2023
– Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance 2022 + 2023
At Bestow, we value diversity and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment. We recruit, hire, and promote individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We encourage individualism and authenticity in every team member and strive to provide a comfortable and supportive work environment.
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