Lead Product Designer @ AffiniPay
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About the role:
As a Lead Product Designer, you will define, champion, and elevate the overarching UX vision and strategy across multiple product areas or an entire product line. You will lead a team of designers, provide strategic direction and hands-on mentorship, and collaborate cross-functionally at the highest levels to identify opportunities and solve complex systemic problems.
You will play a mission-critical role in shaping the strategic direction and holistic user experience of our products, directly influencing product roadmaps and organizational priorities. This role involves establishing design principles, patterns, and best practices to ensure a cohesive, intuitive, and refined user experience.
What you'll do:
- Define and champion a strategic, user-centered design vision.
- Set direction for AI and automation in designs.
- Build and lead cross-functional partnerships with key departments.
- Cultivate user empathy and maintain design excellence.
- Drive innovation and scalability in design systems.
About you:
An experienced UX/Product Designer with 9+ years in the field and 2+ years in a lead role. You possess a robust portfolio, mastery of industry-standard design tools, and strong communication skills to influence executive leadership. Experience with AI tools and a passion for innovative design strategies are essential.
About us:
Founded in 2005, 8am (formerly AffiniPay) helps legal, accounting, and client-focused professionals run stronger businesses. Trusted by over 250,000 professionals across the U.S., we are recognized as one of Inc 5000’s fastest growing companies for 13 consecutive years.
Why 8am:
Our culture is built on continuous learning, genuine community, and holistic wellness. We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation including annual bonuses and equity options, flexible time off, wellness programs, and strong professional development opportunities.
Key skills/competency:
- UX Strategy
- User Research
- Design Leadership
- AI Integration
- Automation
- Prototyping
- Mentorship
- Collaboration
- Innovation
- Design Systems
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