Sr Experience Designer
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As a Senior Experience Designer at Venmo, you'll craft end-to-end experiences for millions of users worldwide. Working closely withproduct and engineering partners, you'll help inform strategy, shape the roadmap, and drive execution to deliver seamless, intuitive financial experiences., * Perform product designs specialized in experience design knowledge and developed business expertise
- Lead projects and/or programs within the product function with moderate scope impacting function or sub-function
- Create customer experiences across digital and physical products within general parameters under broad supervision
- May act as a subject matter resource for entry level and developing colleagues, We're a purpose-driven company whose beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We hold ourselves to our One Team Behaviors which demand that we hold the highest ethical standards, to empower an open and diverse workplace, and strive to treat everyone who is touched by our business with dignity and respect. Our employees challenge the status quo, ask questions, and find solutions. We want to break down barriers to financial empowerment. Join us as we change the way the world defines financial freedom.
As aSenior Experience Designer at Venmo, you'll craft end-to-end experiences for millions of users worldwide. Working closely withproduct and engineering partners, you'll help inform strategy, shape the roadmap, and drive execution to deliver seamless, intuitive financial experiences.
This role demands a seasoned designer with a deep commitment to user-centered design-someone who can blend strategic thinking with high-quality execution to build trust and security within our financial products.
This role sits on the Consumer Financial Services (CFS) design team, whichis responsible for Venmo's money management features, includingVenmo Balance, deposits, automated money tools, Crypto, Teen accounts, and financial products like the Venmo Debit and Credit Cards. We work adjacent to theCore ExperiencesandBusiness Profilesteams, collaborating with researchers and content designers within Venmo's XD organization to deliver innovative and user-friendly financial solutions.
The CFS teams shapes Venmo's financial ecosystem, delivering visually sophisticated experiences that resonate with our users. You'll leverage design patterns, advocate for best practices, and influence stakeholders to champion your vision-all while pushing the boundaries of what's possible in digital finance.
Responsibilities:
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Collaborate cross-functionallywith product management, engineering, content design, and user research to create and deliver best-in-class products and services using a customer-focused, iterative design process.
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Contribute to planning and estimation, ensuring alignment across workstreams and setting clear expectations.
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Drive high-quality executionby producing polished design deliverables aligned with product goals-managing your work independently and effectively presenting to stakeholders, including executives.
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Leverage and enhance design systems, tools, and templates to create scalable, consistent experiences.
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Optimize design processes, recommending new methods or refining existing approaches to improve efficiency and impact.
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Foster collaborationacross disciplines, driving excellence in design execution and influencing product direction.
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Lead design initiatives, guide best practices in UX methodology, process, and execution., The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is
Requirements
This role demands a seasoned designer with a deep commitment to user-centered design-someone who can blend strategic thinking with high-quality execution to build trust and security within our financial products., * 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience., * 5+ years of experienceleading and shipping consumer mobile app experiences, with a strong track record of measurable impact.
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Comfort in operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, paired with excellent communication and collaboration skills; confident in presenting to senior and executive audiences.
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Exceptional craft skills, including the ability to build realistic prototypes and work fluently with design systems, pattern libraries, repositories, and internal design tooling
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Deep understanding of product design methodologies and lifecycle, across multiple channels and platforms.
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User-centered mindset, with experience leveraging design research to uncover insights and inform decisions.
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Highly self-sufficient, able to manage design responsibilities independently and balance iterative exploration with milestone-driven delivery.
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General awareness of front-end technologies(JavaScript, HTML/CSS) and how they impact design implementation.
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Experience in fintech or financial productsis a plus, Work Permit and Relocation Prerequisites: Must already possess valid authorization to work in the country where the position is advertised/located. Relocation support will not be provided for this role.
Benefits & conditions
Austin, Texas | ($130,500.00 - $193,600.00 Annually)
Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:
San Jose, California | ($143,500.00 - $212,850.00 Annually) Chicago, Illinois | ($130,500.00 - $193,600.00 Annually)
Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.
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For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.
Our Benefits:
At PayPal, we're committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can't do this without our most important asset-you. That's why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing-physical, emotional, and financial-delivering meaningful value where it matters most.We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health., $49,000.00 - $91,300.00 per year