Upgrade helps customers move in the right direction with affordable and responsible financial products. Since 2017, we’ve helped over 7 million customers access over $40 billion in consumer credit. With a relentless focus on improving our customers' financial well-being, we build products that put more money in their pocket and support their journey toward a better financial future. We’re backed by some of the most prominent technology investors and were most recently valued at $6.3B.
We’re consistently recognized for our collaborative and inclusive culture. Most recently, we were named one of the World’s Top Fintech Companies by CNBC, Best Places to Work by Built In, Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Times, America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek, Best Startup Employer by Forbes, and Healthiest Employers by Phoenix Business Journal.
We’re looking for new team members who get excited about designing and delivering new and better products. Come join us and help build a better financial future for millions of people.
About the Role:
Upgrade Design is growing, and we’re looking for a Product Designer who’s eager to dive deeper into B2B desktop design and get more experience in the fintech space. Reporting to the VP of Design, you will support our Home Improvement technology platform, which helps customers get the credit they need for their next big project while helping merchants manage and grow their business. Home Improvement is a fast-paced team and we’re looking for someone who is comfortable working on deep workflow UX for desktop and can collaborate effectively across product, engineering, and design. This role is based in our San Francisco office in hybrid capacity 2-3 times per week. Note that this role will not be converted to remote.
The contract term will be for 6 months and will have the option to extend or possibly convert to full-time with benefits if there’s a strong fit for your career goals and Upgrade’s business needs.
What You’ll Do:
- Work with product and engineering stakeholders to design features and enhancements to the Home Improvement desktop platform. This work can range from key screens for presentations to complex workflow design documentation with interactive prototypes.
- Collaborate with the wider product design team to leverage and enhance Upgrade’s B2B desktop design system
- Attend twice monthly product prioritization meetings, weekly team syncs, and product design office hours
What We Look For:
- Minimum 2 years of product design experience with at least one B2B role working on desktop-focused design
- Solid foundation in Figma, must understand how to work with legacy files and component libraries
- Strong work ethic and growth mindset
- Comfortable coming into our SF headquarters 2 times per week
- Experience and/or personal interest in the Home Improvement contractor space
- Thrives in a startup/agile work environment where we focus on continuous improvement each sprint
The starting contract hourly pay for this position in San Francisco, CA is $40.00/hr. An individual's base pay will be dependent on a variety of factors, including without limitation, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Upgrade does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or any third parties. Any resume submitted to any employee of Upgrade without a prior written agreement in place will be considered the property of Upgrade, and Upgrade will not be obligated to pay any referral or placement fee. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Upgrade's Talent Acquisition department to submit resumes and only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed agreement. English is required for all positions, as it involves interacting with staff at Upgrade's offices worldwide.
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Upgrade, Inc. Irvine, California, USA Office
210 Commerce, Irvine, CA, United States, 92602
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