Lead Product Designer

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.

As the Lead Product Designer for Xplor Pay, you will work closely with the Chief Product Officer (CPO) and cross-functional teams to shape the user experience of our payment solutions.We are seeking a Lead Product Designer to take ownership of design initiatives for our Xplor Pay product and contribute to our vision of transforming the payment industry.

As a Lead Product Designer at Xplor Pay, you will be a pivotal force in shaping the user experience of our cutting-edge payment products. You will:

• 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.

In this role, you may work remotely as long as you are located within the lower 48 states of the US. 

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in UX Design, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful UX/UI solutions for complex web and mobile applications. Experience in a Lead or Senior role is highly preferred.
• Design Expertise: Mastery of design tools such as Figma (our primary tool) and Design Thinking. Proficient in creating 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 understanding of front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and the ability to communicate effectively with engineers about technical constraints and opportunities.
• Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and rationale to diverse audiences.
• Problem-Solving: Proven ability to break down complex problems into manageable, 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 (e.g., Google Analytics, Hotjar) and using data to inform design decisions.
• Familiarity with the use of AI in design, research, and copy (e.g., Co-pilot, Figma Make, Miro AI).
• Proficiency in front-end coding (e.g., HTML, CSS) for prototyping or component development.

Join us in shaping the future of payments!

The average base salary for this role is between $145,000-$165,000 USD

Values and Life at Xplor

Our five core values guide us from how we hire and recognise our team members to how we interact with our customers day to day:

• Find a better way
• Do the right thing
• Say it straight
• Win together
• Own the outcome

If these values sound like you, and describe people you want to work with, you will thrive at Xplor.

As an Xplorer, you will be part of a global network of talented colleagues who will support your success. We look for commonalities and shared passions and give people the tools they need to deliver great work and grow at speed.

Some of our perks and benefits are:

• Paid Parental Leave benefit programs
• #GiveBackDays/Commitment to social impact – 3 extra days off to volunteer and give back to your local community
• Ongoing dedication to Diversity & Inclusion initiatives such as D&I Council, Global Mentorship Program
• Access to free mental health support
• Flexible working arrangements

Ready to apply?

To start your application, please submit your resume, and we will be in touch as soon as we can. Please include the word "moonshot" at the top of your message to the Hiring Manager so that we know you took the time to read our job ad.

More about us 

More than 130,000 businesses in 72+ countries rely on Xplor to run their day and get paid, processing over $47 billion in payments annually. Our connected ecosystem helps operators spend less time managing complexity and more time delivering the experiences that matter most. 

Xplor is backed by world-class investors Advent International, Battery Ventures, and Silver Lake. 

Good to know

To be considered for employment, you must be legally authorized to work in the country you're applying for. Xplor does not sponsor visas, either at the time of hire or at any later time. 

We kindly ask you to apply through our careers portal or external job boards only. Please don't send your application via email.

To learn more about us and our products, please visit www.xplortechnologies.com/careers. 

We also invite you to check out our Candidate FAQs for more information about our recruitment process www.xplortechnologies.com/recruitment-faqs.

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.

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. 

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 [email protected]. 

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