Posted on
Apr 17, 2025
Senior Product Designer
New York
Mid-Senior level
Art/Creative, Design, Information Technology
January
At January, we’re transforming the lives of borrowers by bringing humanity to consumer finance. Our data-driven products empower financial institutions to streamline their collections, providing borrowers with straightforward and compassionate solutions to regain financial stability and control over their lives. We’re not just expanding access to credit. We’re restoring dignity and paving the way for millions to achieve financial freedom.
Job Description
January is expanding the products and services we provide to borrowers and creditors alike. As a Senior Product Designer, you’ll join our dedicated growth initiative team and be responsible for leading all marketing and product concept design work. We are looking for someone that has a strong background in design but who wants to be part of a cross functional team that’s singular goal is bringing new products and services to market as quickly and successfully as possible.
What You’ll Work On
- User Research: Collaborate directly with clients and interview borrowers to understand their jobs-to-be-done and identify core needs that shape impactful design solutions.
- Design and Test New Product Concepts: Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and validate new product opportunities, employing thorough market research, design, and prototyping to test hypotheses.
- Marketing Assets: Produce a variety of design assets - including visuals, copy, and digital campaigns - that accelerate user acquisition and engagement.
- Contribute to Our Brand and Positioning: You’ll partner with product and marketing teams to incorporate new product concepts into the larger brand narrative.
What You Bring To The Table
- 5+ years of experience in growth-focused product design roles with a robust portfolio showcasing your expertise, ideally with some experience in building new products.
- Exceptional visual design skills. A desire to shape the entire visual and brand language for new product and marketing work.
- A deep business mindset with proven skills in market research, product-market fit (PMF) validation, and identifying new growth opportunities.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to translate client insights into effective, innovative design solutions.
- A self-motivated, proactive approach that thrives in ambiguous environments and values speed without compromising quality.
This role is ideal for a creative, strategic thinker ready to make a significant impact by combining their design and business skills.
