Senior Product Designer

Pawlicy Advisor

. Own product design end to end, including research, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and the design system .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive product design capabilities, including end-to-end design thinking, UX writing, and the ability to conduct user research and competitive analysis. Proven experience in managing design systems and collaborating across functions to drive product decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product Design ExperienceEnd-To-End Design ThinkingUX Writing SkillsUser Research and Competitive AnalysisDesign System Ownership

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Hard Skills

WireframingHigh-Fidelity MockupsDesign QAUX Copy DraftingDesign System ManagementUser TestingBehavior AnalysisDesign IterationQuote-To-Sale Conversion ImprovementFeature Velocity Enhancement

Soft Skills

CollaborationConflict ResolutionAutonomyConstructive AlignmentAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

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Industry Keywords

InsurtechFintechConsumer MarketplacesLegal ComplianceStakeholder Feedback

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own product design end to end, including research, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and the design system
Design the marketplace experience connecting pet owners with financial protection and pet insurance
Create wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and design iterations for website features and experiments
Gather internal stakeholder feedback and resolve conflicting input
Build and manage the design system with the senior marketing designer
Perform design QA by reviewing shipped engineering work against designs before release
Draft UX copy for quote flows, plan explanations, error states, and insurance terms
Ensure legal and compliance reviews are completed for product copy
Support brand development across product, site, and marketing assets
Conduct competitive analysis of pet insurance and marketplace landscapes
Run user testing with pet parents and veterinary staff, analyze behavior, and translate findings into product ideas and design decisions
Partner with engineering on handoff and design QA, working 1–2 sprints ahead
Partner with product on user research and competitive analysis
Partner with marketing design on the design system and brand development
Partner with legal and compliance on accurate, plain-language insurance copy
Report directly to the Chief Product Officer
Own the design queue and define work independently
Improve quote-to-sale conversion and feature velocity through design and research

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of product design experience with a track record of significant ownership, ideally at an early stage startup or fast-paced environment
Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design thinking, from research and strategy through polished, shipped UI
Experience owning or significantly contributing to a design system
Strong UX writing skills and ability to draft clear, plain-language product copy
Proven experience running user research and competitive analysis independently and translating findings into product decisions
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions with engineers, marketers, and business stakeholders
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Preferred: experience in insurtech, fintech, or consumer marketplaces
Ability to work with real autonomy and define work 1–2 sprints ahead of engineering
Ability to initiate projects from identifying the problem through shipping
Ability to push back, disagree, and align constructively
Ability to thrive in a high pace environment and own craft
Use AI tools daily
No AI assistants or chatbots on any device during interviews or case studies
Must communicate personal thinking, questions, and judgment during the hiring process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Startup equity grant
Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) employer contributions
Flexible vacation
Remote-first within the United States
Path to design leadership as the team scales