[Hiring] Product Designer @Upstart

Role Description

As a Product Designer at Upstart, you will support feature-level design work across borrower-facing experiences, partnering closely with product managers and engineers. You’ll work within established design direction to deliver high-quality, production-ready designs that directly impact millions of borrower interactions.

• Design end-to-end user experiences across borrower-facing flows
• Translate product requirements into wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to align on scope, constraints, and implementation details
• Deliver production-ready designs and ensure design intent is preserved through development handoff
• Incorporate user feedback, data insights, and stakeholder input to iterate on designs
• Partner with adjacent teams (e.g., Growth) to ensure seamless experiences across the borrower journey

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) + 3 years of product design experience
• 3+ years of experience designing end-to-end digital product experiences from concept through delivery
• Proficiency with Figma for wireframing, prototyping, and visual design
• Experience delivering production-ready designs and collaborating with engineering teams through implementation
• Experience designing user flows for web or mobile applications, including multi-step workflows

Requirements

• Experience designing complex, multi-step user flows such as applications, forms, or comparison tools
• Knowledge of fintech, lending, or other regulated consumer product environments
• Familiarity with working within or contributing to a design system
• Experience working in a cross-functional product development model with product management and engineering
• Ability to incorporate user feedback and data insights into iterative design improvements

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
• Generous 401(k) plan with Upstart matching $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 per year
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, with multiple plan options - Upstart covers 90% to 100% of the cost depending on the plans you choose
• Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans
• Income protection benefits, including company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, with options to purchase supplemental coverage
• Paid time off, sick and safe time, and company holidays
• Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments
• Family-centered benefits through Carrot and Cleo, supporting fertility, parenthood, and caregiving
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources
• Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service
• Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development
• Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work
• Connection and community through team events and onsites, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
• Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our four offices