Masterworks is a fintech platform that allows anyone to invest in SEC-qualified shares of multi-million dollar paintings by names like Banksy, Basquiat, and Picasso. Since launching in April 2019, we have built a portfolio of over $1.5 billion in world-class artworks, introducing over 1,000,000 individuals to the $1.7 trillion art market.
Masterworks has been covered by major media publications such as The New York Times, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, and the Financial Times, and was recently recognized as one of the Top 50 Startups in the US by LinkedIn.
In 2021, Masterworks achieved unicorn status raising $110M in its Series A fundraising round at a valuation exceeding $1 billion.
Our 150+ employees are based out of our offices at 1 World Trade Center in the Financial District of New York City. With an entirely in-office team, there are endless opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and learning.
Why Masterworks?
- Do you thrive on disruption?
- Do you want to live at the cutting edge of finance, technology, and art?
- Are you passionate about democratizing alternative investments?
- Do you enjoy meaningful work that has a noticeable impact on business performance?
If you answered “Yes” to any of the above, we’d love to hear from you!
The RoleWe are seeking a talented and motivated Product Designer who will play a key role in shaping Masterworks’ investing platform. This is primarily a product design role, focusing on designing user-centric features, flows, and interfaces for our web and mobile applications.
A smaller, but meaningful, portion of the role will involve supporting our marketing team by designing content-driven investor communications, such as branded emails and campaign assets.
Responsibilities- Lead the design of web and product experiences from concept through implementation.
- Create responsive, pixel-perfect designs in Figma (flows, wireframes, visual design, prototyping).
- Build and code responsive marketing emails using HTML/CSS, ensuring cross-client rendering and mobile optimization.
- Collaborate with product managers, marketers, and stakeholders in an agile, fast-paced environment.
- Uphold visual consistency across product and marketing assets through thoughtful layout, typography, and interaction design.
- Continuously test and refine designs, simplifying complex concepts into intuitive, elegant experiences.
- A strong online portfolio of example web projects you’ve led in a hands-on capacity—Candidates without one will not be considered.
- 3–6+ years of design experience in product-driven companies or fintech.
- Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.).
- Understanding of the formal elements of design, including UI, UX, layout, and typography
- Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented with a sharp eye for implementation quality.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to simplify complex concepts visually.
- Strong proficiency in HTML/CSS, particularly for responsive email design and cross-client compatibility.
- Daily catered lunches
- Free admission to art museums and galleries
- Health, dental, and vision coverage with FSA options
- PTO and 401k
- Discounted Equinox membership
- Happy hours, company outings, and more!
The compensation range for the role is $110,000 - 130,000 (inclusive only of base salary, and exclusive of other potential competitive benefits such as on-target commission, bonus payments, and equity). Our ranges are very broad to accommodate all types of candidates and encourage growth. Specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on factors such as education, experience, qualifications, and alignment with market data. Exceptional candidates may receive salaries outside of the posted ranges.
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What We Do
Masterworks is democratizing the art market—one masterpiece at a time. Over 400,000 members are investing in contemporary art by icons like Koons, Banksy, and Warhol without breaking the bank.
