Product Designer - Principal Associate
@ Capital One

San Francisco, CA
$136,500
On Site
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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Overview

Capital One is seeking a Product Designer - Principal Associate to join our Experience Design team. This role is focused on creating memorable, meaningful product experiences that build the Capital One brand and drive business innovation.

Role Expectations

As a Product Designer, you will combine your design expertise with an understanding of customer and business needs to co-create innovative solutions for complex challenges. Key competencies include:

  • Product Design Expertise: Leverage skills in interaction, visual, and service design using design systems and tools like Figma.
  • Human-Centered Approach: Champion customer needs and integrate data, research, and feedback.
  • Business Focus: Balance customer strategy with business goals to achieve harmonious outcomes.
  • Problem-Solving: Use knowledge of tech, data capabilities, and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
  • Collaboration & Communication: Build strong relationships across cross-functional teams and effectively present design decisions.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: Minimum 3 years in a Product Design role and experience with design and prototyping tools such as Figma.

Preferred Qualifications: 4+ years in a Product Design role, extensive collaboration with partner teams, familiarity with established design systems, and experience in regulated, data-driven environments.

Salary & Benefits

Salary varies by location, with ranges provided for McLean, VA; Richmond, VA; New York, NY; and San Francisco, CA. The role is eligible for performance-based incentives, and Capital One offers comprehensive benefits supporting your overall well-being.

Key skills/competency

  • Product Design
  • Interaction
  • Visual Design
  • Prototyping
  • User Research
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Design Systems
  • Innovation

How to Get Hired at Capital One

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Capital One's culture: Understand their design values and mission.
  • Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant product design and prototyping skills.
  • Showcase your portfolio: Emphasize process, results, and impact.
  • Prepare for design interviews: Practice communicating design decisions clearly.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Figma and prototyping tool features.
Study design system frameworks.
Brush up on digital product design trends.
Understand tech constraints and emerging technologies.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you influenced outcomes.
Explain collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Share experience balancing customer and business needs.
Discuss handling critique and feedback.

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