PolicyMe is hiring a

Senior Product Designer

Canada - Remote

Overview of the role:

Join us at PolicyMe! We're modernizing life insurance and we'd like your help. Life insurance is a $1T industry that has remained largely unchanged for decades and we are in the process of changing that. We're a remote-first, Toronto-based startup with big ambitions.

As a Senior Product Designer, you'll be instrumental in bringing products to life that not only solve real customer problems but also enhance the overall user experience. You will be involved in every aspect of the product development process – from conducting research to creating innovative designs and guiding them through to development. This role will be instrumental in building out new accounts functionality, top of the funnel conversion strategies and helping us launch a new design system before the end of the year. There is a lot to do and this human will be a big part of our growth!

What you'll be doing:

• Lead Design of Accounts Dashboard: On our Accounts team, you’ll be leading the design of our new accounts dashboard and bringing solutions to life that help customers manage their insurance policies and products independently.
• Support Design of Top of Funnel CRO Initiatives: On our top of funnel team, you’ll be joining another product designer in developing AB tests that aim to improve conversion rates (from landing on our website to getting an instant quote and starting an insurance application).
• Collaborative Problem-Solving: Work cross-functionally from exploration to execution, crafting meticulous high-fidelity designs that serve our customers' needs.
• Design Iteration: Lead the design of complex products and continuously refine sketches, wireframes, and designs across various device types, integrating customer feedback, research insights, and internal team input.
• Visual Interface Design: Create delightful interfaces using an existing design system and prepare prototypes for usability testing.
• Design System Contribution: Utilize a deep understanding of design principles to help define the team's internal design system and processes.
• User Testing Support: Validate concepts through user testing, conducting customer research, and performing usability testing as needed.
• Quality Enhancement: Actively participate in critique sessions, providing and seeking feedback to elevate the team's design quality.
• Impact Measurement: Evaluate the effectiveness of launched solutions to inform future iterations.
• Communication: Present design concepts and deliverables to stakeholders, articulating design rationale.

What we are looking for:

• Experience: You have a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience within a product design setting, preferably in the digital B2B2C/B2C space. Experience working on dashboards or products with complex information architecture is a significant asset.
• Product Development Knowledge: You have a comprehensive understanding of the product development process, from problem definition to detailed UI and visual design.
• Customer Empathy: Your design decisions are grounded in research, including customer interviews, quantitative data, and usability testing, all aimed at improving the lives of Canadian families.
• Attention to Detail: You are meticulous about crafting intuitive and highly polished customer experiences.
• Curiosity and Learning: You are a lifelong learner, always seeking to improve your processes, tools, and techniques.
• Team Player: You prioritize the needs of customers, the team, and the company, staying humble in your approach.
• Balance of Speed and Quality: You understand the importance of balancing quality with speed, striving to deliver best-in-class customer experiences quickly and frequently.
• Ownership & Autonomy: You can prioritize and manage your design tasks independently, recognizing when to seek assistance - you own your work and understand the importance of reliability and timely delivery.

Reports To: Design Lead

Why join us:

• Generous PTO - 20 vacation days
• Access to stock options and a comprehensive benefits plan
• A remote-first team with company paid, in-person socials and the option to work from our Toronto-based office
• Resources to help your professional development, including an L&D budget, performance reviews twice a year and ongoing feedback to ensure you reach your highest potential
• Work with an empathetic, high-performing team in a flexible, results-oriented environment

About PolicyMe:

PolicyMe is a Venture-Backed InsurTech startup on a mission to put families first, protecting them with the honest and uncomplicated life insurance they deserve. Through technology, PolicyMe is streamlining the traditional insurance process, removing barriers and inefficiencies to deliver a fully-underwritten life insurance policy that families deserve but with fewer steps and lower costs. PolicyMe makes it easy to get a quote and apply for term life insurance online in 20 minutes or less. Since our launch in 2018, we have grown exponentially, selling over $1 billion in life insurance coverage to Canadians. PolicyMe was also most recently voted as one of Canada's 50 Most Impactful Companies of 2021, and has been mentioned in BetaKit, National Post, the Global & Mail, Global News and more. If you're interested in being considered for this opportunity, please submit a resume.