Senior Product Designer

Back to jobs Senior Product Designer New York, New York, United States; San Francisco, California, United States Apply About the Company Valon’s mission is to empower every homeowner. We believe the journey of home ownership starts when you get your keys, but lasts far beyond. We’re creating a world where home ownership comes with ease, security, and financial know-how. Our growing team of engineers, operators, product enthusiasts, and experienced servicing professionals are leveraging technology to fundamentally improve the homeownership experience. Through mortgage servicing—the process of paying off one’s mortgage—Valon is taking the first step in transforming the industry one homeowner, and lender, at a time. Design at Valon We’re rebuilding trust in the mortgage industry by simplifying things, empowering users to make confident decisions, and delivering peace of mind. We create clarity for homeowners and provide efficient tools for servicers, setting new usability and operational excellence standards. Your application requires a portfolio for consideration. About This Role Valon seeks a Senior Product Designer to take end-to-end ownership of major product areas and other key initiatives. You will partner closely with PMs and engineers to clarify complex problems and deliver thoughtful, user-centered experiences. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in execution, is biased toward action, and is ready to lead design for a core product area. Responsibilities Own the UX and UI design for a core product area from discovery through delivery. Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering partners in an agile, fast-paced environment. Translate complex workflows into simple, elegant user experiences Contribute to product strategy and roadmap conversations through the lens of user experience Provide feedback to peers and help elevate the overall craft of the design team Qualities We Value on the Design Team User Empathy and Advocacy: Deep understanding of user needs and ability to represent those needs in every design decision. Strong Communication and Collaboration: Can articulate design decisions and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Critical Thinking and Thought Partnership: Provide thoughtful input on product and design strategy, focusing on long-term impact. Humble and Growth-Oriented Mindset: Continuously seeking ways to improve and contribute to team success. Balanced Approach: Cares about the big picture but executes with precision in design details. Startup Mindset: I am excited to work in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment. Required Background 5–7+ years of product design experience, ideally in fintech, SaaS, or enterprise environments A portfolio that demonstrates strong interaction design, systems thinking, and problem-solving Experience shipping and iterating on complex products end-to-end Comfort working with ambiguity and driving clarity Practical communication skills for collaborating cross-functionally Bonus Points For Familiarity with LLM/Generative AI tools. Experience designing workflows, internal tools, or B2B SaaS products Familiarity with user research, usability testing, and data-driven design decisions Benefits: Base salary band : $157,500 to $184,500 Compensation: competitive salary with a meaningful stake in the company via equity, and 401k plan  Health & well-being: we’ll invest in your physical and mental well-being with comprehensive medical, dental, & vision benefits Commuter benefits: We offer pre-tax deductions for public transportation, rideshare services, and parking expenses to make your commute more affordable and convenient. Grow together: Company wide orientation for you to successfully onboard and other learning & development opportunities including regular review cycles that feature 360 degree feedback Play together: quarterly budgets for team and company outings. Use it for team swag, cooking classes, or team dinners! Generous time off: flexible paid time off, sick days, and 11 company holidays  Baby bonding time!: 12 weeks off for both birthing and non-birthing parents - fully paid so you can focus your energy on your newest addition This Base Compensation pay range applies to our New York City located staff and may differ according to location.  New York Base Compensation Pay Range $157,500 - $184,500 USD Throughout the interview process, please remember that emails will only be from valon.com emails. We won't ever be asking for any personally identifiable information during the interview process itself. Please reach out to talent@valon.com if you have any requests to verify the authenticity of an outreach.   Valon is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 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