[Remote] Senior Product Designer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Stage 2 Capital is a company focused on AI and fintech, seeking a driven Product Designer to enhance user experience in their digital products. The role involves defining user experiences, translating customer feedback into actionable designs, and collaborating closely with Product Management and UX Research.ResponsibilitiesDefine the user experience for our digital product, including the creation of process artifacts such as User Journeys, Interaction patterns, task-flows, sketches, wireframes, and Visual DesignTake ownership of translating vague or qualitative customer feedback into actionable design hypotheses and workflow improvementsProactively seek out friction in the product experience; bring forward design problems before they are assigned to youLeverage AI-powered prototyping tools (including Claude, Replit, Figma Make, and similar) to rapidly generate interactive prototypes for fast feedback loops with stakeholders and customersTranslate AI-assisted prototypes into high-fidelity, developer-ready designs in Figma, ensuring engineers can pick up and implement designs with minimal ambiguityAsk the right questions of stakeholders and customers upfront—surface the design inputs that matter and cut through noise to prioritize effectivelyPartner with Product Management and UX Research to identify areas of friction in the mortgage lender workflow and drive design reviews in those areasLook for opportunities to solve problems in unique and innovative ways and help maintain visual and brand consistency between all products and platformsBuild functional prototypes to validate and test your designsSkills3–5 years of product design experience, with a portfolio that shows real ownership—not just execution of someone else's visionFigma proficiency is required — candidates without strong Figma experience will not be considered; must be able to produce polished, component-consistent, developer-handoff-ready designsHands-on experience using AI tools (e.g., Claude, Figma Make, Replit, or similar) for rapid prototyping; comfortable moving quickly from concept to testable artifactA self-starter mentality: you identify problems on your own, form a point of view, and drive toward solutionsDemonstrated ability to independently interpret ambiguous customer or stakeholder feedback and translate it into structured, actionable UX improvementsGenuine curiosity about the product and users—you ask questions others don't think to ask and aren't satisfied with surface-level answersStrong communication skills—ability to present design decisions confidently, ask sharp questions in stakeholder reviews, and build alignment without being directiveSolid grounding in UX design and design thinking principles; able to manage your own workflow and deadlines with an emphasis on quality and timely deliveryA portfolio that demonstrates real problem-solving—not just polish—across digital product experiencesFamiliarity with mortgage lending workflows, underwriting processes, or fintech products is a plus, but hunger to learn the domain matters moreComfort with JIRA and Agile environmentsExperience in financial services or mortgage technology productsComfort working directly with engineering teams in sprint-based delivery environmentsExposure to design systems creation or governanceCurious and inquisitive; patient problem solver; positive and adaptableCompany OverviewStage 2 Capital is a go-to-market venture capital fund that primarily invests in early-stage B2B software companies. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://www.stage2.capital/.