Product Designer

About the role

You will own the end-to-end design of product features and initiatives, translating ambiguous problems into conceptual solutions and high-fidelity executions that move the business forward. You will partner deeply with product managers, engineers, and fellow designers to define requirements and architect solutions that balance user needs with strategic business objectives. Through conducting user research, running usability tests, and synthesizing feedback, you will iterate relentlessly to refine and improve the experience. Your work will focus on both web and mobile platforms, ensuring that interactions remain intuitive and delightful regardless of device. You will own and evolve the visual and interaction design language, delivering pixel-perfect outputs that meet a high standard of quality. You will lead design reviews and clearly present concepts to stakeholders across the company to secure alignment and shared understanding. You will support your peers, champion the company values, and maintain a positive outlook while navigating various working conditions. You will respond to these dynamics with a growth mindset, adapting and learning as the product and market evolve.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead the design of product features and initiatives, guiding them from discovery through high-fidelity execution.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other designers to define requirements and craft design solutions that meet user needs and business goals.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and synthesize findings to iterate and enhance design solutions over time.
• Design intuitive and delightful experiences for both web and mobile, ensuring consistency across devices.
• Own the visual and interaction design of the product, producing high-quality, pixel-perfect deliverables.
• Facilitate and lead design reviews, presenting concepts and rationale to stakeholders across the organization.
• Support teammates and advocate for company values, maintaining a positive and constructive team environment.
• Adapt to changing conditions and requirements with a growth mindset, responding effectively to diverse work contexts.
• Partner with researchers and product managers to identify opportunities and define problems worth solving.
• Translate complex business and user requirements into clear design frameworks and system components.
• Iterate on prototypes and experiments, using qualitative and quantitative signals to validate design decisions.
• Contribute to the evolution of design standards, patterns, and documentation to improve team efficiency.
• Mentor and provide feedback to junior designers, helping elevate the overall quality of the design output.
• Work closely with engineering partners to ensure designs are implemented accurately and pragmatically.
• Participate in scoping and planning sessions to assess feasibility and prioritize design effort.

Requirements

• Hold 3-5 years of professional design experience in a relevant role.
• Demonstrate mastery in Figma and other applicable design software used in modern product workflows.
• Bring experience with different design methods and techniques, including research, prototyping, and testing.
• Maintain an online or PDF portfolio for review, including any passwords required for access.
• Show the ability to work effectively in fast-paced, dynamic startup environments.
• Communicate clearly and persuasively when presenting design concepts and decisions to stakeholders.
• Collaborate well within cross-functional teams, valuing diverse perspectives and constructive feedback.
• Commit to adhering to Hiive processes and standards to ensure consistency and quality in deliverables.

Nice to have

• Have previous experience working within a Fintech startup or designing for marketplace products and platforms.
• Have facilitated user research, interviews, and usability testing to inform design decisions.
• Show adaptability and comfort when working in rapidly changing priorities and requirements.

Practical notes

• Work is full-time and based in Vancouver, BC at the company headquarters.
• The work location requires presence in Vancouver, BC, with no remote options specified.
• No explicit visa, immigration, or sponsorship details are outlined in the original job description.
• The role involves participation in an employee stock option plan and eligibility for comprehensive benefits.
• Employees in Vancouver receive a $20-per-day commuter benefit for days worked at the HQ.
• The company hosts an engaging social calendar, including bi-weekly catered lunches, bi-weekly "Friday bar," team workouts, and annual events.
• Significant opportunities exist for growth into team leadership and management roles over time.
• The team operates with an entrepreneurial culture within a small, dynamic environment.
• Hiive may use AI and automated tools during recruitment, subject to privacy notice and fairness protocols.
• Candidates may be required to complete assessments as part of compliance and evaluation processes where applicable.