Product Designer, Redesign

About the role

The Redesign team at Robinhood is currently focused on a comprehensive overhaul of core product features to ensure the platform remains intuitive and competitive in a rapidly evolving market. You will own the end-to-end design process for key user journeys, translating ambiguous business problems into clear, testable design solutions. This role requires you to act as the visual and interaction expert for high-impact areas of the product, ensuring consistency and quality across all customer touchpoints. You will leverage a rigorous experimentation-first mindset to validate hypotheses and iterate on concepts before full implementation. A significant portion of your work will involve designing for prominent surfaces such as the home tab and watch lists where user attention is critical. You will be responsible for bridging the gap between design ambition and technical feasibility by working closely with product and engineering partners. Ultimately, your contributions will drive meaningful user impact by shipping iterative improvements that enhance clarity, trust, and engagement across the Robinhood platform.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Refresh core Robinhood products by delivering high-quality visual design updates that align with brand standards.
• Run rapid A/B tests to measure the impact of design changes and generate data-driven concepts for mobile application iterations.
• Design for critical areas of the app, including the home tab and watch lists, to optimize clarity and user flow efficiency.
• Present design work to executive leadership and clearly articulate the rationale behind decisions based on business trade-offs and user needs.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and engineers to build features, reducing dependency on extensive written requirements through proactive communication.
• Advocate for the user by identifying friction points and proposing solutions that balance usability with business objectives.
• Maintain a living knowledge of the product ecosystem to ensure design consistency and scalability over time.
• Contribute to the design system by creating reusable components and patterns that accelerate future product development.
• Conduct heuristic evaluations of existing features to uncover opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative research findings to inform design decisions that support key business metrics.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or demonstrate equivalent practical experience.
• Possess a portfolio showcasing exceptional visual craft with case studies from agency or in-house roles that highlight your process.
• Have a minimum of 3 years of professional experience designing for consumer mobile applications, specifically on high-visibility surfaces.
• Demonstrate a strong background in using experimentation methodologies such as A/B testing to validate design decisions.
• Show proven ability to navigate ambiguity and defend design choices confidently under strict business and technical constraints.
• Exhibit a collaborative mindset with a track record of building effective cross-functional relationships with engineering and product teams.
• Have experience working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly and adaptability is essential.
• Be comfortable working with design tools such as Figma, and have a keen eye for detail and pixel-perfect execution.

Nice to have

• Demonstrated interest in exploring emerging technologies and AI tools to enhance the design process and user experience.
• Experience contributing to design systems and component libraries at scale.
• Background in financial products or fintech applications, providing context for regulatory and compliance considerations.
• Familiarity with accessibility best practices to ensure inclusive design across diverse user groups.
• Previous work involving data analysis to support design decisions and measure the success of implemented changes.

Practical notes

This is a full-time position based in the Menlo Park, CA or New York, NY office, with a requirement to be in-office for a minimum of 3 days per week. The role reports to the Redesign team and is eligible for equity compensation as part of the total rewards package. Compensation details specify a base pay range of $191,000 to $225,000 USD, aligned with Zone 1 geographic assignment. Benefits include 100% paid health insurance for employees, 90% coverage for dependents, a lifestyle wallet for wellness and learning, life and disability insurance, fertility benefits, comprehensive mental health support, and paid time off. Robinhood is committed to equal opportunity employment and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities upon request. The successful candidate will be expected to adhere to the outlined work arrangement and engage proactively with cross-functional stakeholders to drive product success.