Retirement & Wealth - Sr. Product Designer (Remote)

Posted 2 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office or Remote
100K-130K Annually
Senior level
Fintech
Inspira Financial's innovative financial wellness solutions help people plan, save, and invest.
The Role
Leads product design initiatives for Retirement & Wealth digital products from discovery through delivery. Conducts user research and usability testing, creates wireframes, flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs, and partners with Product, Engineering, Content, QA, and business stakeholders. Maintains scalable design systems, component libraries, and Storybook documentation while improving design-to-development workflows. Uses AI-assisted tools responsibly to accelerate ideation and execution, influences product direction, and advocates for consistent, user-centered experiences.
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Join Us!
Take the next step in your journey at Inspira Financial. Guided by our mission to enable better health and greater wealth, we help businesses and individuals thrive today, tomorrow, and into retirement by strengthening and simplifying the health and wealth journey.
Serving more than 7 million clients and representing over $62 billion in assets, Inspira partners with thousands of employers, plan sponsors, recordkeepers, TPAs, and other institutional partners to help the people they support plan, save, and invest for a brighter future. Through solutions including automatic rollover services, health savings accounts, emergency savings, and custody services, Inspira is focused on delivering better outcomes for all. Learn more at inspirafinancial.com .
Our values shape how we show up every day. We Lead with Heart by acting with compassion, empathy, and doing what's right; Cultivate Trust through integrity, transparency, and accountability; Aim Higher by never settling for what's expected and continually raising the standard; and Win Together by collaborating inclusively to achieve the best outcomes.
Our growth and culture haven't gone unnoticed -- we've been recognized on Crain's Fast 50 and Inc. 5000 for remarkable growth, and named to Built In's 2025 Best Places to Work and Gallagher's 2022 Best-In-Class Employer for our workplace culture and benefits.
Don't meet every single requirement? That's okay. We know growth comes from people who are willing to learn and challenge themselves, not just check every box. If you're energized and inspired by meaningful work, continuous development, and being part of a team that turns collective effort into real impact, we want to hear from you. We look forward to receiving your application.
Remote status and role locations are subject to change, and relocation is not provided.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
The Senior Product Designer will report to the Sr. Manager, Digital Design and play a key role in shaping the user experience across Inspira's Retirement & Wealth digital products. This individual will leverage UX research, user-centered design principles, and modern design practices-including AI-assisted tools and workflows when appropriate-to create intuitive, engaging experiences that meet both customer needs and business goals.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on designer who can translate complex business problems into simple, elegant user experiences. You will take ideas from concept to execution, influence product direction through design-led discovery, and advocate for exceptional user experiences across cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead product design initiatives from discovery through delivery, applying user-centered design principles and strategic design thinking throughout the process.
  • Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Content Design, QA, and business stakeholders to understand user needs, shape business objectives, and improve design-development handoff practices.
  • Conduct and incorporate user research, feedback, and data insights into design decisions; champion discovery practices that reduce downstream rework.
  • Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs to communicate product concepts and solutions.
  • Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to accelerate ideation, prototyping, and design execution while maintaining craft quality and human-centered judgment.
  • Collaborate within Agile development environments, including Design Sprints and Scrum teams.
  • Ensure a consistent and cohesive user experience across products while maintaining alignment with company branding standards.
  • Evolve and maintain scalable design systems, component libraries, and documentation in Storybook (or equivalent) that drive consistency, efficiency, and clear design-to-dev translation across the product portfolio.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical schedule for this position is 8 a.m. CT to 5 p.m. CT. Occasional travel for onsite department meetings and collaboration events.
Preferred Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in UX/UI Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience
  • 5-7 years of professional experience in Product Design, UX Design, UI Design, or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience designing digital products and experiences using user-centered design methodologies.
  • Experience conducting and synthesizing user research and usability testing sessions with customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Experience working with or contributing to scalable design systems, component libraries, and design-to-development workflows (e.g., Storybook, Figma libraries, design tokens).
  • Familiarity with leveraging AI design tools to improve design velocity and exploration.

Skills & Expertise
  • Advanced proficiency with Figma, including prototyping, auto-layout, and component architecture.
  • Ability to translate complex problems into simple, intuitive user experiences.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strategic, systems-thinking mindset.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills; able to tell compelling stories that influence roadmap and build credibility across cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and execute usability tests, synthesize findings into actionable recommendations, and socialize results with stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Product, Engineering, Content, and QA partners-influencing outcomes without direct authority.
  • Passion for design excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation.

What Success Looks Like
  • Delivers thoughtful, user-centric designs that improve customer experiences and business outcomes.
  • Balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution and attention to detail.
  • Collaborates effectively across Product, Engineering, Content, and QA- improving processes, not just outputs.
  • Actively contributes to evolving the design system and raises the bar for design-dev consistency.
  • Identifies opportunities to use AI and automation responsibly to improve team velocity without sacrificing quality.
  • Influences roadmap priorities and product decisions through clear design storytelling and evidence-based recommendations.

Compensation & Benefits
$100,200- $130,000 per year

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in UX/UI Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5–7 years of professional experience in Product Design, UX Design, UI Design, or a related discipline.
  • Experience designing digital products and experiences using user-centered design methodologies.
  • Experience conducting and synthesizing user research and usability testing with customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Experience with scalable design systems, component libraries, and design-to-development workflows, such as Storybook, Figma libraries, or design tokens.
  • Familiarity with AI design tools to improve design velocity and exploration.
  • Advanced proficiency with Figma, including prototyping, auto-layout, and component architecture.
  • Ability to translate complex problems into simple, intuitive user experiences.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and systems-thinking abilities.
  • Ability to plan and execute usability tests, synthesize findings, and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with Product, Engineering, Content, and QA partners and influence outcomes without direct authority.

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Inspira Financial Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package advertises substantial PTO, 10 paid holidays, and dedicated volunteer time off, alongside paid parental leave. These provisions indicate broad time-away support across multiple leave types.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a “generous” employer match is highlighted, with tax-advantaged accounts (HSAs/FSAs) administered in-house to simplify savings. This combination supports longer-term financial security and ease of use.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offerings include a mindfulness/meditation app subscription, pet insurance, and other lifestyle perks. These additions round out the core benefits with everyday wellbeing support.

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The Company
HQ: Oak Brook, IL
1,805 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

Inspira Financial provides health, wealth, retirement, and benefits solutions that strengthen and simplify the health and wealth journey. With more than 7 million clients, representing over $62 billion in assets, Inspira works with thousands of employers, plan sponsors, recordkeepers, TPAs, and other institutional partners — helping the people they care about plan, save, and invest for a brighter future. Inspira relentlessly pursues better outcomes for all with our automatic rollover services, health savings accounts, emergency savings funds, custody services, and more. Learn more at inspirafinancial.com.

Why Work With Us

Inspira Financial is a leading financial services company offering specialized financial wellness solutions to employers, institutions, advisors, and individuals.

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