Staff Product Designer

A Staff Product Designer role at SoFi, focusing on evolving and expanding the Pacific design system.

Responsibilities

• Design and refine scalable components, patterns, and design system documentation for Pacific across mobile and web platforms
• Collaborate closely with engineering and research partners to identify and fulfill design system needs and enhancements
• Design components and patterns with UX/UI best practices in mind
• Use design tools effectively to express ideas through concepts, prototypes, and high-fidelity specifications when necessary
• Clearly communicate your design intent through documentation, presentations, and collaborative discussions
• Advocate and facilitate the adoption of the Pacific design system, ensuring consistency and scalability throughout SoFi’s products
• Attend and participate in Pacific Office Hours sessions to help guide designers on the SoFi team through using the design system
• Support the broader design organization by addressing incoming Pacific requests, including new icons, component enhancements, documentation updates, and general guidance around design system usage
• Support ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of the design system, proactively identifying opportunities for innovation

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience working in product design, UX, or equivalent education in a related field
• Foundational expertise in visual design best practices
• A sharp eye for detail
• Deep proficiency in Figma, with familiarity in other tools like Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong product intuition combined with a clear design perspective
• Knowledge of mobile (iOS, Android) and responsive web best practices
• Ability to synthesize user research and analytics data into effective, user-centered design solutions
• Collaborative mindset with demonstrated experience working effectively across cross-functional teams (engineering, research, and marketing)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Portfolio URL or PDF demonstrating examples of mobile or responsive web product design

Key Skills

• Previous experience working on a design systems team
• Knowledge and proficiency in motion design and familiarity with tools like Rive or other industry-standard motion tools
• Experience with iconography design, including how to create cohesive icon families, choose appropriate sizes, and ensure accurate export for product use
• Experience working on financial or fintech products