Senior Product Designer

ABOUT BESTOW

Bestow is a leading insurance technology platform serving some of the world's largest and most innovative life insurers. We are on a mission to increase financial stability for everyone. Bestow is a team of mission-driven, results-oriented individuals. We offer all employees a remote (contiguous 48 only)/hybrid workplace, meaningful benefits, substantial growth opportunities, and equity.

Bestow participates in the E-Verify Program.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Product Design at Bestow is a passionate team of creative problem solvers who take pride in the areas we own while supporting each other and our goals. We work closely with cross-functional teams within Bestow and with external partners to deliver flexible, thoughtfully crafted user experiences that adapt to our clients' evolving needs. Alongside the broader Product Team, we’re committed to expanding the capabilities of Bestow’s platform, delivering best-in-class online life insurance solutions that reflect our high standards of care and quality.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Bestow is seeking an experienced Senior Designer to join our highly collaborative UX team. In this role, you’ll help shape the user experience of our agent platform, crafting tools that enhance multi-user interactions and support agents in guiding clients through applications. You’ll work closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to create intuitive, visually compelling, and scalable digital products that balance a seamless partner experience with a strong, adaptable platform foundation.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL…

• Lead the design process from ideation to execution for key projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.
• Play an essential role in mentoring team members and leading impactful design initiatives.
• Partner with Product Managers and Engineers to define design strategy and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Create and iterate on wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and validate concepts.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles and maintain consistency with our design system.
• Mentor and provide feedback to UX team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Present design solutions and articulate design rationale to stakeholders at various levels of the organization.

YOU HAVE...

• 5+ years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of digital products and services.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma or other industry standard programs.
• Experience with user research methods, usability testing, and data-driven design.
• Strong understanding of design systems, responsive design, and accessibility best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly present and advocate for design decisions.
• Proven experience in a collaborative, cross-functional environment, working closely with product and engineering teams to ship software that drives measurable business outcomes.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize effectively.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU...

• Find energy in tackling hard things. (Our company motto is “Make hard things easier.”)
• Have experience designing for a startup.
• Solid understanding of front-end and back-end development processes, enabling you to align design solutions with real technical constraints.
• Are familiar with the insurance or financial industry.

THIS ROLE REPORTS TO...

• Design Manager
• #LI Remote

TOTAL REWARDS

At Bestow, we’re proud to be awarded for our team members, innovative products, and culture. Our standard benefits include:

Competitive salary and equity based on role

Policies and managers that support work/life balance, like our flexible paid time off and parental leave programs 

- 100% paid-premium option for medical, dental, and vision insurance

- Lifestyle stipend to support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing

- Flexible work-from-home policy and open to remote

- Remote and WFH options, as well as a beautiful, state-of-the-art office in Dallas’ Deep Ellum, for those who prefer an office setting

- Employee-led diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

Recent Employer Awards include:

- Best Place for Working Parents 2023

- Great Place to Work Certified, 2022 + 2023 + 2024

- Built In Best Places to Work, 2022 + 2023

- Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Texas 2022 + 2023

Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance 2022 + 2023

We value diversity at Bestow. The company will recruit, hire, and promote regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We understand the importance of creating a safe and comfortable work environment and encourage individualism and authenticity in every team member. 

Thanks for considering a career at Bestow!