Lead Product Designer

Job Description Are you a visionary Product Designer with a passion for crafting intuitive and impactful experiences in the FinTech space? Xplor Pay is seeking a Lead Product Designer to join our dynamic team and drive the evolution of our design practices as we seek to adopt AI tooling, rapid prototyping, and democratize the role of design across our cross‑functional team – in line with evolving technologies and best practices. Xplor Pay is at the forefront of developing innovative embedded payment solutions for Vertical SaaS platforms. Our mission is to simplify payments and streamline financial transactions for businesses and consumers. Responsibilities Lead the design strategy for Xplor Pay, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs. Collaborate with the CPO and cross‑functional teams to define product vision and design direction. Integrate AI‑powered prototyping tools and methodologies into the product design lifecycle, driving efficiency and innovation in user experience solutions. Engage across the entire design process, from concept to launch, ensuring high‑quality deliverables. Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions. Advocate for user‑centered design principles and integrate user feedback into design iterations. Communicate design concepts and prototypes to stakeholders effectively. Work remotely as long as you are located within the lower 48 states of the US. Qualifications Experience: 5+ years in UX Design, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful UX/UI solutions for complex web and mobile applications. Lead or senior role preferred. Design Expertise: Mastery of Figma and Design Thinking. Proficient in wireframes, user flows, prototypes, high‑fidelity mockups, research questions, and user surveys. UX Principles: Deep understanding of user‑centered design principles, usability heuristics, information architecture, design systems, and interaction design patterns. Research Acumen: Experience conducting and synthesizing user research (interviews, usability testing, surveys) to inform design decisions. Technical Understanding: Solid grasp of front‑end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and ability to communicate technical constraints and opportunities. Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills, articulating design decisions and rationale to diverse audiences. Problem‑Solving: Proven ability to break down complex problems into actionable design solutions. Leadership: Demonstrated ability to autonomously lead design initiatives, influence stakeholders, and mentor team members. Bonus Skillsets Experience in a B2B SaaS environment. Familiarity with analytics tools (Google Analytics, Hotjar) and data‑driven design decisions. Familiarity with AI tools for design, research, and copy (Co‑pilot, Figma Make, Miro AI). Proficiency in front‑end coding (HTML, CSS) for prototyping or component development. Benefits The average base salary for this role is between $145,000–$165,000 USD. Paid Parental Leave benefit programs #GiveBackDays – 3 extra days off to volunteer and give back to your local community Diversity & Inclusion initiatives such as D&I Council, Global Mentorship Program Free mental health support Flexible working arrangements EEO and Artificial Intelligence We believe in transparent hiring. We use an applicant tracking system that includes artificial intelligence enabled features to assist with the screening and assessment of job applications, such as candidate scoring or ranking. These tools support our recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team following human review. We do not rely on artificial intelligence to make final hiring decisions. Equal Employment Opportunity Xplor is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We’re dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Inclusive Hiring Xplor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Xplor will take steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us via View email address on click.appcast.io. We Respond Promptly We make it a priority to respond to each person who applies. #J-18808-Ljbffr Xplor Technologies